Economy, jobs and prices in Embu das Artes, Brazil: official figures
Embu das Artes' gross domestic product was R$ 17.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.16% of Brazil's GDP and the 99th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Embu das Artes?
GDP per person in Embu das Artes was R$ 68,972 in 2023, the 698th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 87th 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 Embu das Artes?
Embu das Artes produced 0.5% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.6% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Embu das Artes?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 74.6% of Embu das Artes' gross value added, industry 15.7%, public administration, education and health 9.6% 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 Embu das Artes depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Embu das Artes' economy in 2021 were trade and vehicle repair, other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), and manufacturing. Industry's share of value added was the 100th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Embu das Artes?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Embu das Artes earned an average of R$ 3,616.13 a month in 2024 (2.6 minimum wages), the 541st highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 114th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Embu das Artes?
The average monthly salary in Embu das Artes rose from R$ 3,311.36 in 2022 to R$ 3,616.13 in 2024 in current reais (+9.2%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.7 to 2.6.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Embu das Artes?
Registered companies and organisations in Embu das Artes employed 58,317 people at the end of 2024, 48,544 of them salaried, equal to 22.5% of the estimated population; the 87th 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 Embu das Artes?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Embu das Artes grew from 56,664 in 2022 to 58,317 in 2024 (+2.9%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Embu das Artes?
8,242 companies and other organisations were active in Embu das Artes in 2024, about 32 per 1,000 residents (the 76th lowest 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 Embu das Artes?
The median monthly household income per person in Embu das Artes was R$ 971 at the 2022 census, the 110th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2510th 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 Embu das Artes went from R$ 18,222 in 2010 to R$ 68,972 in 2023, a rise of 279%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Embu das Artes compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Embu das Artes ranks 92 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Boa Vista | R$ 18.2 billion |
| 90 | Chapecó | R$ 17.6 billion |
| 91 | Americana | R$ 17.6 billion |
| 92 | Embu das Artes | R$ 17.3 billion |
| 93 | Foz do Iguaçu | R$ 17.0 billion |
| 94 | Cabo Frio | R$ 17.0 billion |
| 95 | Ipatinga | R$ 16.9 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Embu das Artes ranks 87 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Uberaba | R$ 70,121 |
| 85 | Cotia | R$ 69,460 |
| 86 | Chapecó | R$ 69,154 |
| 87 | Embu das Artes | R$ 68,972 |
| 88 | Blumenau | R$ 68,848 |
| 89 | Passo Fundo | R$ 68,228 |
| 90 | Sumaré | R$ 68,061 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Embu das Artes ranks 221 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | Campo Grande | 15.8% |
| 219 | Itaperuna | 15.8% |
| 220 | Camboriú | 15.7% |
| 221 | Embu das Artes | 15.7% |
| 222 | Ribeirão Preto | 15.3% |
| 223 | Barreiras | 15.1% |
| 224 | Sorriso | 15.0% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Embu das Artes ranks 245 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | Parnaíba | 32.3 |
| 243 | Boa Vista | 32.1 |
| 244 | Olinda | 31.9 |
| 245 | Embu das Artes | 31.8 |
| 246 | Belém | 31.6 |
| 247 | São Pedro da Aldeia | 31.5 |
| 248 | Santarém | 31.1 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Embu das Artes ranks 114 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | Marília | R$ 3,624.01 |
| 112 | João Pessoa | R$ 3,623.58 |
| 113 | Caraguatatuba | R$ 3,619.64 |
| 114 | Embu das Artes | R$ 3,616.13 |
| 115 | Dourados | R$ 3,611.45 |
| 116 | Sapucaia do Sul | R$ 3,607.30 |
| 117 | Mogi Guaçu | R$ 3,601.63 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Embu das Artes ranks 100 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | Aracaju | 2.6 |
| 98 | Maringá | 2.6 |
| 99 | Pelotas | 2.6 |
| 100 | Embu das Artes | 2.6 |
| 101 | Dourados | 2.6 |
| 102 | Araraquara | 2.6 |
| 103 | Marília | 2.6 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Embu das Artes ranks 234 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 231 | São Mateus | 22.8% |
| 232 | Itapecerica da Serra | 22.7% |
| 233 | Praia Grande | 22.6% |
| 234 | Embu das Artes | 22.5% |
| 235 | Uruguaiana | 22.4% |
| 236 | Guarujá | 22.4% |
| 237 | Cariacica | 22.3% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Embu das Artes ranks 211 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 208 | Cariacica | R$ 978 |
| 209 | São Mateus | R$ 975 |
| 210 | Recife | R$ 971 |
| 211 | Embu das Artes | R$ 971 |
| 212 | Natal | R$ 970 |
| 213 | Ibirité | R$ 970 |
| 214 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | R$ 968 |
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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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