Economy, jobs and prices in Divinópolis, Brazil: official figures
Divinópolis' gross domestic product was R$ 9.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.09% of Brazil's GDP and the 188th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Divinópolis?
GDP per person in Divinópolis was R$ 40,414 in 2023, the 1966th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 131st 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 Minas Gerais state's economy is in Divinópolis?
Divinópolis produced 1.0% of the GDP of Minas Gerais state in 2023, while holding 1.1% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Divinópolis?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 52.7% of Divinópolis' gross value added, industry 30.7%, public administration, education and health 15.1% and agriculture 1.5% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Divinópolis depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Divinópolis' economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), manufacturing, and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 99th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Divinópolis?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Divinópolis earned an average of R$ 2,912.11 a month in 2024 (2.1 minimum wages), the 2108th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 105th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Divinópolis?
The average monthly salary in Divinópolis rose from R$ 2,482.29 in 2022 to R$ 2,912.11 in 2024 in current reais (+17.3%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.0 to 2.1.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Divinópolis?
Registered companies and organisations in Divinópolis employed 80,544 people at the end of 2024, 61,000 of them salaried, equal to 33.2% of the estimated population; the 138th highest 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 Divinópolis?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Divinópolis grew from 76,105 in 2022 to 80,544 in 2024 (+5.8%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Divinópolis?
14,834 companies and other organisations were active in Divinópolis in 2024, about 61 per 1,000 residents (the 93rd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.4 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Divinópolis?
The median monthly household income per person in Divinópolis was R$ 1,250 at the 2022 census, the 106th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 689th 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 Divinópolis went from R$ 16,039 in 2010 to R$ 40,414 in 2023, a rise of 152%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Divinópolis compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Divinópolis ranks 172 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 169 | Imperatriz | R$ 9.5 billion |
| 170 | Mogi Guaçu | R$ 9.4 billion |
| 171 | Atibaia | R$ 9.4 billion |
| 172 | Divinópolis | R$ 9.3 billion |
| 173 | Barcarena | R$ 9.2 billion |
| 174 | Sertãozinho | R$ 9.1 billion |
| 175 | Bento Gonçalves | R$ 9.1 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Divinópolis ranks 190 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 187 | Franca | R$ 40,778 |
| 188 | Votorantim | R$ 40,725 |
| 189 | Ilhéus | R$ 40,495 |
| 190 | Divinópolis | R$ 40,414 |
| 191 | Itaperuna | R$ 40,257 |
| 192 | Santa Maria | R$ 40,230 |
| 193 | Barra Mansa | R$ 40,208 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Divinópolis ranks 99 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Contagem | 30.8% |
| 97 | Luziânia | 30.8% |
| 98 | Jandira | 30.8% |
| 99 | Divinópolis | 30.7% |
| 100 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | 30.5% |
| 101 | Ilhéus | 30.3% |
| 102 | São Leopoldo | 30.1% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Divinópolis ranks 93 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Araras | 62.7 |
| 91 | Itapetininga | 61.9 |
| 92 | Cachoeirinha | 61.3 |
| 93 | Divinópolis | 61.2 |
| 94 | Rio Verde | 61.1 |
| 95 | Vila Velha | 60.8 |
| 96 | Ourinhos | 60.2 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Divinópolis ranks 216 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 213 | Barreiras | R$ 2,951.20 |
| 214 | São Mateus | R$ 2,940.49 |
| 215 | Luís Eduardo Magalhães | R$ 2,929.45 |
| 216 | Divinópolis | R$ 2,912.11 |
| 217 | São Pedro da Aldeia | R$ 2,896.04 |
| 218 | Umuarama | R$ 2,893.96 |
| 219 | Santarém | R$ 2,887.72 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Divinópolis ranks 202 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Franca | 2.1 |
| 200 | Várzea Grande | 2.1 |
| 201 | São José | 2.1 |
| 202 | Divinópolis | 2.1 |
| 203 | Ilhéus | 2.1 |
| 204 | Linhares | 2.1 |
| 205 | Barreiras | 2.1 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Divinópolis ranks 138 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 135 | Araxá | 33.4% |
| 136 | Sinop | 33.3% |
| 137 | Serra | 33.3% |
| 138 | Divinópolis | 33.2% |
| 139 | Nova Friburgo | 33.2% |
| 140 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | 33.2% |
| 141 | Foz do Iguaçu | 33.0% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Divinópolis ranks 106 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 103 | Foz do Iguaçu | R$ 1,250 |
| 104 | Taboão da Serra | R$ 1,250 |
| 105 | Gravataí | R$ 1,250 |
| 106 | Divinópolis | R$ 1,250 |
| 107 | Pouso Alegre | R$ 1,250 |
| 108 | Araucária | R$ 1,250 |
| 109 | Sapucaia do Sul | R$ 1,250 |
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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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