Economy, jobs and prices in Igarassu, Brazil: official figures
Igarassu's gross domestic product was R$ 3.8 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.03% of Brazil's GDP and the 409th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Igarassu?
GDP per person in Igarassu was R$ 32,734 in 2023, the 2559th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 90th 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 Pernambuco state's economy is in Igarassu?
Igarassu produced 1.4% of the GDP of Pernambuco state in 2023, while holding 1.3% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Igarassu?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 39.8% of Igarassu's gross value added, industry 38.5%, public administration, education and health 19.4% and agriculture 2.3% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Igarassu depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Igarassu's 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 49th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Igarassu?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Igarassu earned an average of R$ 2,720.31 a month in 2024 (1.9 minimum wages), the 2735th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 71st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Igarassu?
The average monthly salary in Igarassu rose from R$ 2,416.57 in 2022 to R$ 2,720.31 in 2024 in current reais (+12.6%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.0 to 1.9.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Igarassu?
Registered companies and organisations in Igarassu employed 25,985 people at the end of 2024, 22,965 of them salaried, equal to 21.2% of the estimated population; the 78th 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 Igarassu?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Igarassu grew from 24,395 in 2022 to 25,985 in 2024 (+6.5%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Igarassu?
2,751 companies and other organisations were active in Igarassu in 2024, about 22 per 1,000 residents (the 27th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 810 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Igarassu?
The median monthly household income per person in Igarassu was R$ 606 at the 2022 census, the 11th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1710th 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 Igarassu went from R$ 12,198 in 2010 to R$ 32,734 in 2023, a rise of 168%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Igarassu compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Igarassu ranks 271 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 268 | Sabará | R$ 3.8 billion |
| 269 | Garanhuns | R$ 3.8 billion |
| 270 | Itaituba | R$ 3.8 billion |
| 271 | Igarassu | R$ 3.8 billion |
| 272 | Santana | R$ 3.7 billion |
| 273 | Parnaíba | R$ 3.7 billion |
| 274 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 3.7 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Igarassu ranks 231 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | Castanhal | R$ 32,863 |
| 229 | Colombo | R$ 32,853 |
| 230 | Barbacena | R$ 32,786 |
| 231 | Igarassu | R$ 32,734 |
| 232 | Praia Grande | R$ 32,568 |
| 233 | Sobral | R$ 32,454 |
| 234 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 32,440 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Igarassu ranks 49 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Bento Gonçalves | 39.0% |
| 47 | Várzea Paulista | 38.9% |
| 48 | São José dos Pinhais | 38.7% |
| 49 | Igarassu | 38.5% |
| 50 | Gravataí | 38.5% |
| 51 | Rio Grande | 38.3% |
| 52 | Indaiatuba | 38.1% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Igarassu ranks 294 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 291 | Nova Iguaçu | 22.9 |
| 292 | Caxias | 22.9 |
| 293 | Itacoatiara | 22.5 |
| 294 | Igarassu | 22.5 |
| 295 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | 22.4 |
| 296 | Camaragibe | 21.0 |
| 297 | Ibirité | 20.3 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Igarassu ranks 250 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 2,731.42 |
| 248 | Aparecida de Goiânia | R$ 2,730.05 |
| 249 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | R$ 2,726.81 |
| 250 | Igarassu | R$ 2,720.31 |
| 251 | Ituiutaba | R$ 2,713.47 |
| 252 | Planaltina | R$ 2,701.15 |
| 253 | Caucaia | R$ 2,685.07 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Igarassu ranks 259 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | Crato | 1.9 |
| 257 | Ji-Paraná | 1.9 |
| 258 | Bragança | 1.9 |
| 259 | Igarassu | 1.9 |
| 260 | Planaltina | 1.9 |
| 261 | Novo Gama | 1.9 |
| 262 | Ituiutaba | 1.9 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Igarassu ranks 243 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | Ilhéus | 21.7% |
| 241 | Itabaiana | 21.7% |
| 242 | Açailândia | 21.6% |
| 243 | Igarassu | 21.2% |
| 244 | Várzea Paulista | 21.2% |
| 245 | Alagoinhas | 21.2% |
| 246 | Itapevi | 20.9% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Igarassu ranks 310 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 307 | Sobral | R$ 621 |
| 308 | Maranguape | R$ 607 |
| 309 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | R$ 606 |
| 310 | Igarassu | R$ 606 |
| 311 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 606 |
| 312 | Caxias | R$ 571 |
| 313 | Abaetetuba | R$ 537 |
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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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