Economy, jobs and prices in Duque de Caxias, Brazil: official figures
Duque de Caxias' gross domestic product was R$ 70.1 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.64% of Brazil's GDP and the 18th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Duque de Caxias?
GDP per person in Duque de Caxias was R$ 86,701 in 2023, the 392nd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 39th 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 Rio de Janeiro state's economy is in Duque de Caxias?
Duque de Caxias produced 6.0% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 5.0% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Duque de Caxias?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 51.1% of Duque de Caxias' gross value added, industry 33.3%, public administration, education and health 15.5% 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 Duque de Caxias depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Duque de Caxias' 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 80th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Duque de Caxias?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Duque de Caxias earned an average of R$ 3,183.00 a month in 2024 (2.3 minimum wages), the 1299th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 140th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Duque de Caxias?
The average monthly salary in Duque de Caxias rose from R$ 2,955.61 in 2022 to R$ 3,183.00 in 2024 in current reais (+7.7%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.4 to 2.3.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Duque de Caxias?
Registered companies and organisations in Duque de Caxias employed 201,190 people at the end of 2024, 168,978 of them salaried, equal to 23.2% of the estimated population; the 95th 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 Duque de Caxias?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Duque de Caxias grew from 188,068 in 2022 to 201,190 in 2024 (+7.0%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Duque de Caxias?
25,485 companies and other organisations were active in Duque de Caxias in 2024, about 29 per 1,000 residents (the 62nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 7.0 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Duque de Caxias?
The median monthly household income per person in Duque de Caxias was R$ 806 at the 2022 census, the 71st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2469th 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 Duque de Caxias went from R$ 27,025 in 2010 to R$ 86,701 in 2023, a rise of 221%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Duque de Caxias compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Duque de Caxias ranks 18 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Goiânia | R$ 75.8 billion |
| 16 | São Bernardo do Campo | R$ 72.0 billion |
| 17 | Barueri | R$ 71.6 billion |
| 18 | Duque de Caxias | R$ 70.1 billion |
| 19 | Paulínia | R$ 67.1 billion |
| 20 | Recife | R$ 66.4 billion |
| 21 | Jundiaí | R$ 65.4 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Duque de Caxias ranks 39 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | São Bernardo do Campo | R$ 88,767 |
| 37 | São José dos Campos | R$ 88,077 |
| 38 | Vitória | R$ 87,520 |
| 39 | Duque de Caxias | R$ 86,701 |
| 40 | Salto | R$ 85,609 |
| 41 | Itatiba | R$ 84,937 |
| 42 | Jaraguá do Sul | R$ 84,908 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Duque de Caxias ranks 80 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Sertãozinho | 34.6% |
| 78 | Petrópolis | 34.4% |
| 79 | Anápolis | 33.8% |
| 80 | Duque de Caxias | 33.3% |
| 81 | Itumbiara | 33.3% |
| 82 | Angra dos Reis | 33.0% |
| 83 | Codó | 32.9% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Duque de Caxias ranks 259 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | Valparaíso de Goiás | 29.7 |
| 257 | Carapicuíba | 29.6 |
| 258 | Maracanaú | 29.5 |
| 259 | Duque de Caxias | 29.4 |
| 260 | Mauá | 29.1 |
| 261 | Maricá | 28.8 |
| 262 | São Vicente | 28.3 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Duque de Caxias ranks 181 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 178 | Lavras | R$ 3,194.86 |
| 179 | Patos de Minas | R$ 3,192.41 |
| 180 | Ipatinga | R$ 3,191.98 |
| 181 | Duque de Caxias | R$ 3,183.00 |
| 182 | Sete Lagoas | R$ 3,182.45 |
| 183 | Carapicuíba | R$ 3,162.90 |
| 184 | Toledo | R$ 3,157.82 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Duque de Caxias ranks 166 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 163 | Paragominas | 2.4 |
| 164 | Ourinhos | 2.4 |
| 165 | Maceió | 2.3 |
| 166 | Duque de Caxias | 2.3 |
| 167 | Juiz de Fora | 2.3 |
| 168 | Itaquaquecetuba | 2.3 |
| 169 | Colombo | 2.3 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Duque de Caxias ranks 226 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 223 | Parnamirim | 23.6% |
| 224 | Barra Mansa | 23.5% |
| 225 | Formosa | 23.3% |
| 226 | Duque de Caxias | 23.2% |
| 227 | Jandira | 23.1% |
| 228 | Corumbá | 23.0% |
| 229 | Juazeiro do Norte | 23.0% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Duque de Caxias ranks 250 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | Vitória da Conquista | R$ 808 |
| 248 | Paulista | R$ 808 |
| 249 | Altamira | R$ 808 |
| 250 | Duque de Caxias | R$ 806 |
| 251 | Ananindeua | R$ 806 |
| 252 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 806 |
| 253 | Itabuna | R$ 806 |
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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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