Economy, jobs and prices in Diadema, Brazil: official figures
Diadema's gross domestic product was R$ 21.2 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.19% of Brazil's GDP and the 74th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Diadema?
GDP per person in Diadema was R$ 53,985 in 2023, the 1186th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 140th highest 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 São Paulo state's economy is in Diadema?
Diadema produced 0.6% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.9% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Diadema?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 52.9% of Diadema's gross value added, industry 34.8%, public administration, education and health 12.2% and agriculture 0.0% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Diadema depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Diadema's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), manufacturing, and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 75th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Diadema?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Diadema earned an average of R$ 4,164.29 a month in 2024 (2.9 minimum wages), the 176th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 48th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Diadema?
The average monthly salary in Diadema rose from R$ 3,662.24 in 2022 to R$ 4,164.29 in 2024 in current reais (+13.7%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 3.0 to 2.9.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Diadema?
Registered companies and organisations in Diadema employed 120,514 people at the end of 2024, 100,957 of them salaried, equal to 29.8% of the estimated population; the 148th 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 Diadema?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Diadema grew from 113,483 in 2022 to 120,514 in 2024 (+6.2%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Diadema?
15,588 companies and other organisations were active in Diadema in 2024, about 39 per 1,000 residents (the 117th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 5.6 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Diadema?
The median monthly household income per person in Diadema was R$ 1,180 at the 2022 census, the 155th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1547th highest 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 Diadema went from R$ 27,717 in 2010 to R$ 53,985 in 2023, a rise of 95%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Diadema compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Diadema ranks 71 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Aracaju | R$ 22.3 billion |
| 69 | Hortolândia | R$ 22.2 billion |
| 70 | Feira de Santana | R$ 21.8 billion |
| 71 | Diadema | R$ 21.2 billion |
| 72 | Aparecida de Goiânia | R$ 20.9 billion |
| 73 | Limeira | R$ 20.9 billion |
| 74 | Bauru | R$ 20.7 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Diadema ranks 140 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 137 | Bauru | R$ 54,477 |
| 138 | Guarapuava | R$ 54,171 |
| 139 | São Leopoldo | R$ 54,004 |
| 140 | Diadema | R$ 53,985 |
| 141 | Goiânia | R$ 52,722 |
| 142 | Tangará da Serra | R$ 52,635 |
| 143 | Marília | R$ 52,635 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Diadema ranks 75 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Americana | 35.1% |
| 73 | Franco da Rocha | 35.0% |
| 74 | Taubaté | 35.0% |
| 75 | Diadema | 34.8% |
| 76 | Sumaré | 34.6% |
| 77 | Sertãozinho | 34.6% |
| 78 | Petrópolis | 34.4% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Diadema ranks 204 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Betim | 39.5 |
| 202 | Hortolândia | 39.2 |
| 203 | Barra Mansa | 38.6 |
| 204 | Diadema | 38.6 |
| 205 | Barbacena | 38.5 |
| 206 | Sarandi | 38.5 |
| 207 | Campina Grande | 38.3 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Diadema ranks 48 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Sorocaba | R$ 4,187.46 |
| 46 | Recife | R$ 4,182.41 |
| 47 | Salvador | R$ 4,178.17 |
| 48 | Diadema | R$ 4,164.29 |
| 49 | Santa Maria | R$ 4,125.18 |
| 50 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 4,099.70 |
| 51 | Caxias do Sul | R$ 4,091.74 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Diadema ranks 51 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Goiânia | 2.9 |
| 49 | Guarulhos | 2.9 |
| 50 | Caxias do Sul | 2.9 |
| 51 | Diadema | 2.9 |
| 52 | Blumenau | 2.9 |
| 53 | Limeira | 2.9 |
| 54 | Cotia | 2.9 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Diadema ranks 173 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | Itaguaí | 30.2% |
| 171 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 30.1% |
| 172 | Imperatriz | 30.0% |
| 173 | Diadema | 29.8% |
| 174 | Porto Seguro | 29.7% |
| 175 | Parauapebas | 29.5% |
| 176 | Jacareí | 29.5% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Diadema ranks 155 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 152 | Fazenda Rio Grande | R$ 1,200 |
| 153 | Tatuí | R$ 1,200 |
| 154 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 1,200 |
| 155 | Diadema | R$ 1,180 |
| 156 | Jandira | R$ 1,175 |
| 157 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 1,171 |
| 158 | Teresópolis | R$ 1,167 |
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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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