Economy, jobs and prices in Hortolândia, Brazil: official figures
Hortolândia's gross domestic product was R$ 22.2 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.20% of Brazil's GDP and the 72nd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Hortolândia?
GDP per person in Hortolândia was R$ 93,661 in 2023, the 315th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 28th 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 Hortolândia?
Hortolândia produced 0.6% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.5% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Hortolândia?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 57.0% of Hortolândia's gross value added, industry 35.5%, public administration, education and health 7.5% 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 Hortolândia depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Hortolândia'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 67th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Hortolândia?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Hortolândia earned an average of R$ 5,439.73 a month in 2024 (3.9 minimum wages), the 23rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 10th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Hortolândia?
The average monthly salary in Hortolândia rose from R$ 5,011.37 in 2022 to R$ 5,439.73 in 2024 in current reais (+8.5%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 4.1 to 3.9.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Hortolândia?
Registered companies and organisations in Hortolândia employed 69,827 people at the end of 2024, 58,099 of them salaried, equal to 28.2% of the estimated population; the 134th 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 Hortolândia?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Hortolândia grew from 63,078 in 2022 to 69,827 in 2024 (+10.7%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Hortolândia?
9,701 companies and other organisations were active in Hortolândia in 2024, about 39 per 1,000 residents (the 119th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 4.1 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Hortolândia?
The median monthly household income per person in Hortolândia was R$ 1,233 at the 2022 census, the 115th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 789th 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 Hortolândia went from R$ 45,590 in 2010 to R$ 93,661 in 2023, a rise of 105%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Hortolândia compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Hortolândia ranks 69 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Macaé | R$ 22.4 billion |
| 67 | Rio Verde | R$ 22.3 billion |
| 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 |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Hortolândia ranks 28 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Itaguaí | R$ 97,431 |
| 26 | Jataí | R$ 94,828 |
| 27 | Resende | R$ 94,649 |
| 28 | Hortolândia | R$ 93,661 |
| 29 | Pouso Alegre | R$ 93,296 |
| 30 | São Paulo | R$ 93,156 |
| 31 | Santana de Parnaíba | R$ 92,978 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Hortolândia ranks 67 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Araguari | 36.5% |
| 65 | Caxias do Sul | 36.3% |
| 66 | Limeira | 36.0% |
| 67 | Hortolândia | 35.5% |
| 68 | Joinville | 35.5% |
| 69 | Uberaba | 35.4% |
| 70 | Itatiba | 35.4% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Hortolândia ranks 202 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Ituiutaba | 40.0 |
| 200 | Maceió | 39.9 |
| 201 | Betim | 39.5 |
| 202 | Hortolândia | 39.2 |
| 203 | Barra Mansa | 38.6 |
| 204 | Diadema | 38.6 |
| 205 | Barbacena | 38.5 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Hortolândia ranks 10 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | São Paulo | R$ 5,699.96 |
| 8 | Osasco | R$ 5,569.00 |
| 9 | Barueri | R$ 5,485.76 |
| 10 | Hortolândia | R$ 5,439.73 |
| 11 | Vitória | R$ 5,375.96 |
| 12 | Rio de Janeiro | R$ 5,310.53 |
| 13 | Porto Alegre | R$ 5,306.67 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Hortolândia ranks 10 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | São Paulo | 4.0 |
| 8 | Osasco | 3.9 |
| 9 | Barueri | 3.9 |
| 10 | Hortolândia | 3.9 |
| 11 | Rio de Janeiro | 3.8 |
| 12 | Porto Alegre | 3.8 |
| 13 | Vitória | 3.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Hortolândia ranks 187 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | Angra dos Reis | 28.7% |
| 185 | Governador Valadares | 28.5% |
| 186 | Pelotas | 28.4% |
| 187 | Hortolândia | 28.2% |
| 188 | Teresópolis | 28.2% |
| 189 | Barcarena | 28.1% |
| 190 | Camaçari | 28.1% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Hortolândia ranks 115 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 112 | Varginha | R$ 1,240 |
| 113 | Campo Grande | R$ 1,237 |
| 114 | Jacareí | R$ 1,233 |
| 115 | Hortolândia | R$ 1,233 |
| 116 | Volta Redonda | R$ 1,222 |
| 117 | Ribeirão Pires | R$ 1,220 |
| 118 | Rondonópolis | R$ 1,212 |
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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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