Economy, jobs and prices in Franca, Brazil: official figures
Franca's gross domestic product was R$ 14.4 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.13% of Brazil's GDP and the 119th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Franca?
GDP per person in Franca was R$ 40,778 in 2023, the 1946th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 134th 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 São Paulo state's economy is in Franca?
Franca produced 0.4% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.8% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Franca?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 68.3% of Franca's gross value added, industry 15.9%, public administration, education and health 14.2% and agriculture 1.6% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Franca depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Franca's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), trade and vehicle repair, and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 104th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Franca?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Franca earned an average of R$ 3,017.77 a month in 2024 (2.1 minimum wages), the 1761st highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 120th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Franca?
The average monthly salary in Franca rose from R$ 2,548.37 in 2022 to R$ 3,017.77 in 2024 in current reais (+18.4%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.1 to 2.1.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Franca?
Registered companies and organisations in Franca employed 131,176 people at the end of 2024, 98,041 of them salaried, equal to 36.0% of the estimated population; the 110th 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 Franca?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Franca grew from 120,975 in 2022 to 131,176 in 2024 (+8.4%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Franca?
26,373 companies and other organisations were active in Franca in 2024, about 72 per 1,000 residents (the 59th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 4.0 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Franca?
The median monthly household income per person in Franca was R$ 1,250 at the 2022 census, the 102nd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 698th 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 Franca went from R$ 15,863 in 2010 to R$ 40,778 in 2023, a rise of 157%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Franca compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Franca ranks 108 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | Sete Lagoas | R$ 14.9 billion |
| 106 | Três Lagoas | R$ 14.8 billion |
| 107 | Araraquara | R$ 14.7 billion |
| 108 | Franca | R$ 14.4 billion |
| 109 | Santana de Parnaíba | R$ 14.3 billion |
| 110 | Pouso Alegre | R$ 14.2 billion |
| 111 | Palmas | R$ 14.2 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Franca ranks 187 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | Birigui | R$ 40,902 |
| 185 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 40,873 |
| 186 | São Luís | R$ 40,846 |
| 187 | Franca | R$ 40,778 |
| 188 | Votorantim | R$ 40,725 |
| 189 | Ilhéus | R$ 40,495 |
| 190 | Divinópolis | R$ 40,414 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Franca ranks 217 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | Alvorada | 16.1% |
| 215 | Marília | 16.0% |
| 216 | Altamira | 15.9% |
| 217 | Franca | 15.9% |
| 218 | Campo Grande | 15.8% |
| 219 | Itaperuna | 15.8% |
| 220 | Camboriú | 15.7% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Franca ranks 59 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Palmas | 73.1 |
| 57 | Umuarama | 73.0 |
| 58 | Uberlândia | 72.4 |
| 59 | Franca | 72.4 |
| 60 | Patos de Minas | 71.3 |
| 61 | Marília | 70.4 |
| 62 | Apucarana | 69.8 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Franca ranks 201 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 198 | Araguaína | R$ 3,044.66 |
| 199 | Altamira | R$ 3,034.95 |
| 200 | Camboriú | R$ 3,019.11 |
| 201 | Franca | R$ 3,017.77 |
| 202 | Formosa | R$ 3,013.16 |
| 203 | Várzea Grande | R$ 3,003.27 |
| 204 | Linhares | R$ 3,000.41 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Franca ranks 199 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 196 | Sorriso | 2.2 |
| 197 | Tubarão | 2.2 |
| 198 | Açailândia | 2.2 |
| 199 | Franca | 2.1 |
| 200 | Várzea Grande | 2.1 |
| 201 | São José | 2.1 |
| 202 | Divinópolis | 2.1 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Franca ranks 110 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 107 | Araras | 36.4% |
| 108 | Guarulhos | 36.2% |
| 109 | Resende | 36.0% |
| 110 | Franca | 36.0% |
| 111 | Ourinhos | 36.0% |
| 112 | Itabira | 36.0% |
| 113 | Sete Lagoas | 35.9% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Franca ranks 102 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Birigui | R$ 1,256 |
| 100 | Osasco | R$ 1,250 |
| 101 | Ponta Grossa | R$ 1,250 |
| 102 | Franca | R$ 1,250 |
| 103 | Foz do Iguaçu | R$ 1,250 |
| 104 | Taboão da Serra | R$ 1,250 |
| 105 | Gravataí | 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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