Economy, jobs and prices in Ilhéus, Brazil: official figures
Ilhéus' gross domestic product was R$ 7.2 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.07% of Brazil's GDP and the 231st largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Ilhéus?
GDP per person in Ilhéus was R$ 40,495 in 2023, the 1960th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 132nd 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 Bahia state's economy is in Ilhéus?
Ilhéus produced 1.7% of the GDP of Bahia 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 Ilhéus?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 49.9% of Ilhéus' gross value added, industry 30.3%, public administration, education and health 15.7% and agriculture 4.1% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Ilhéus depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Ilhéus' 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 101st highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Ilhéus?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Ilhéus earned an average of R$ 2,970.72 a month in 2024 (2.1 minimum wages), the 1906th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 109th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Ilhéus?
The average monthly salary in Ilhéus rose from R$ 2,552.40 in 2022 to R$ 2,970.72 in 2024 in current reais (+16.4%; 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 Ilhéus?
Registered companies and organisations in Ilhéus employed 40,996 people at the end of 2024, 33,034 of them salaried, equal to 21.7% of the estimated population; the 81st 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 Ilhéus?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Ilhéus grew from 36,013 in 2022 to 40,996 in 2024 (+13.8%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Ilhéus?
6,421 companies and other organisations were active in Ilhéus in 2024, about 34 per 1,000 residents (the 94th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.3 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Ilhéus?
The median monthly household income per person in Ilhéus was R$ 800 at the 2022 census, the 62nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2419th 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 Ilhéus went from R$ 13,935 in 2010 to R$ 40,495 in 2023, a rise of 191%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Ilhéus compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Ilhéus ranks 198 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | São Vicente | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 196 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 197 | Araguaína | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 198 | Ilhéus | R$ 7.2 billion |
| 199 | Teresópolis | R$ 7.1 billion |
| 200 | Campo Largo | R$ 7.1 billion |
| 201 | Catanduva | R$ 7.0 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Ilhéus ranks 189 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 191 | Itaperuna | R$ 40,257 |
| 192 | Santa Maria | R$ 40,230 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Ilhéus ranks 101 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Jandira | 30.8% |
| 99 | Divinópolis | 30.7% |
| 100 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | 30.5% |
| 101 | Ilhéus | 30.3% |
| 102 | São Leopoldo | 30.1% |
| 103 | Vitória de Santo Antão | 29.9% |
| 104 | Tatuí | 29.8% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Ilhéus ranks 227 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 224 | Juazeiro do Norte | 35.5 |
| 225 | Luziânia | 34.1 |
| 226 | Macapá | 34.0 |
| 227 | Ilhéus | 34.0 |
| 228 | Manaus | 33.8 |
| 229 | Angra dos Reis | 33.7 |
| 230 | Cubatão | 33.5 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Ilhéus ranks 212 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 209 | Varginha | R$ 2,977.96 |
| 210 | Trindade | R$ 2,977.28 |
| 211 | Sarandi | R$ 2,971.92 |
| 212 | Ilhéus | R$ 2,970.72 |
| 213 | Barreiras | R$ 2,951.20 |
| 214 | São Mateus | R$ 2,940.49 |
| 215 | Luís Eduardo Magalhães | R$ 2,929.45 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Ilhéus ranks 203 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Várzea Grande | 2.1 |
| 201 | São José | 2.1 |
| 202 | Divinópolis | 2.1 |
| 203 | Ilhéus | 2.1 |
| 204 | Linhares | 2.1 |
| 205 | Barreiras | 2.1 |
| 206 | Senador Canedo | 2.1 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Ilhéus ranks 240 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | Cariacica | 22.3% |
| 238 | Campos dos Goytacazes | 22.1% |
| 239 | Bagé | 21.7% |
| 240 | Ilhéus | 21.7% |
| 241 | Itabaiana | 21.7% |
| 242 | Açailândia | 21.6% |
| 243 | Igarassu | 21.2% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Ilhéus ranks 259 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | Boa Vista | R$ 800 |
| 257 | Olinda | R$ 800 |
| 258 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | R$ 800 |
| 259 | Ilhéus | R$ 800 |
| 260 | Itaituba | R$ 800 |
| 261 | Balsas | R$ 800 |
| 262 | Magé | R$ 793 |
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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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