Economy, jobs and prices in Crato, Brazil: official figures
Crato's gross domestic product was R$ 2.4 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.02% of Brazil's GDP and the 599th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Crato?
GDP per person in Crato was R$ 18,661 in 2023, the 1655th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 21st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities; for Brazil as a whole it was about R$ 53,887.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow much of Ceará state's economy is in Crato?
Crato produced 1.1% of the GDP of Ceará state in 2023, while holding 1.5% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Crato?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 54.4% of Crato's gross value added, industry 11.3%, public administration, education and health 30.3% and agriculture 4.0% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Crato depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Crato's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 50th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Crato?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Crato earned an average of R$ 2,614.72 a month in 2024 (1.9 minimum wages), the 2339th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 59th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Crato?
The average monthly salary in Crato rose from R$ 2,354.18 in 2022 to R$ 2,614.72 in 2024 in current reais (+11.1%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.9 to 1.9.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Crato?
Registered companies and organisations in Crato employed 24,105 people at the end of 2024, 19,863 of them salaried, equal to 17.4% of the estimated population; the 50th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: 32.0%). Jobs are counted where the workplace is, so they include commuters.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyIs employment growing in Crato?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Crato grew from 21,989 in 2022 to 24,105 in 2024 (+9.6%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Crato?
3,731 companies and other organisations were active in Crato in 2024, about 27 per 1,000 residents (the 50th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 661 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Crato?
The median monthly household income per person in Crato was R$ 657 at the 2022 census, the 25th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1993rd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities (Brazil: R$ 1,000).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyMore figures
- At current prices, not adjusted for inflation, GDP per person in Crato went from R$ 8,113 in 2010 to R$ 18,661 in 2023, a rise of 130%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Crato compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Crato ranks 301 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 298 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | R$ 2.6 billion |
| 299 | Patos | R$ 2.6 billion |
| 300 | Itapipoca | R$ 2.6 billion |
| 301 | Crato | R$ 2.4 billion |
| 302 | Abaetetuba | R$ 2.4 billion |
| 303 | Camaragibe | R$ 2.4 billion |
| 304 | Sarandi | R$ 2.4 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Crato ranks 300 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | Ibirité | R$ 18,973 |
| 298 | Manacapuru | R$ 18,820 |
| 299 | Almirante Tamandaré | R$ 18,716 |
| 300 | Crato | R$ 18,661 |
| 301 | Planaltina | R$ 18,470 |
| 302 | Bacabal | R$ 18,444 |
| 303 | Valparaíso de Goiás | R$ 18,213 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Crato ranks 271 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 268 | São José do Rio Preto | 11.6% |
| 269 | Araguaína | 11.5% |
| 270 | Aracaju | 11.5% |
| 271 | Crato | 11.3% |
| 272 | Passos | 11.2% |
| 273 | São José de Ribamar | 11.1% |
| 274 | Boa Vista | 11.0% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Crato ranks 271 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 268 | Santana | 27.5 |
| 269 | Itaguaí | 27.3 |
| 270 | Alvorada | 27.1 |
| 271 | Crato | 27.0 |
| 272 | Vespasiano | 26.2 |
| 273 | Itapevi | 25.7 |
| 274 | Santa Luzia | 25.4 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Crato ranks 262 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | Barra Mansa | R$ 2,637.56 |
| 260 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | R$ 2,630.23 |
| 261 | Itabuna | R$ 2,621.63 |
| 262 | Crato | R$ 2,614.72 |
| 263 | Novo Gama | R$ 2,612.73 |
| 264 | Ananindeua | R$ 2,608.94 |
| 265 | Santana | R$ 2,608.87 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Crato ranks 256 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 253 | Barra Mansa | 1.9 |
| 254 | Queimados | 1.9 |
| 255 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | 1.9 |
| 256 | Crato | 1.9 |
| 257 | Ji-Paraná | 1.9 |
| 258 | Bragança | 1.9 |
| 259 | Igarassu | 1.9 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Crato ranks 271 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 268 | Itaboraí | 17.9% |
| 269 | Paulo Afonso | 17.9% |
| 270 | Luziânia | 17.9% |
| 271 | Crato | 17.4% |
| 272 | Sarandi | 17.3% |
| 273 | Franco da Rocha | 17.1% |
| 274 | Maranguape | 16.9% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Crato ranks 296 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 293 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 667 |
| 294 | Garanhuns | R$ 667 |
| 295 | Barcarena | R$ 667 |
| 296 | Crato | R$ 657 |
| 297 | Jequié | R$ 650 |
| 298 | Lagarto | R$ 650 |
| 299 | Santarém | R$ 633 |
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Sources
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Estatísticas do Cadastro Central de Empresas (CEMPRE) 2022-2024: local units, companies and organisations, employed persons, salaried employees, wages and average monthly salary (SIDRA table 9509; Brazil, states and the 320 listed municipalities), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 6512e29fcaa1…)
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Produto Interno Bruto dos Municípios, database 2010-2023 (text format, with layout): GDP, GDP per person and gross value added by sector for every municipality, with IBGE urban hierarchy, metropolitan region, Legal Amazon and semi-arid classifications, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1179047b0bcc…)
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Censo Demográfico 2022: mean and median monthly household income per person of residents of permanent private households, Brazil, states and municipalities (SIDRA table 10295), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 34331c7982e4…)
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