Economy, jobs and prices in Imperatriz, Brazil: official figures
Imperatriz's gross domestic product was R$ 9.5 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.09% of Brazil's GDP and the 185th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Imperatriz?
GDP per person in Imperatriz was R$ 34,696 in 2023, the 2398th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 101st 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 Maranhão state's economy is in Imperatriz?
Imperatriz produced 6.3% of the GDP of Maranhão state in 2023, while holding 4.1% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Imperatriz?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 62.1% of Imperatriz's gross value added, industry 18.4%, public administration, education and health 18.6% and agriculture 0.8% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Imperatriz depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Imperatriz'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 132nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Imperatriz?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Imperatriz earned an average of R$ 2,874.79 a month in 2024 (2.0 minimum wages), the 2257th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 96th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Imperatriz?
The average monthly salary in Imperatriz rose from R$ 2,449.84 in 2022 to R$ 2,874.79 in 2024 in current reais (+17.3%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.0 to 2.0.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Imperatriz?
Registered companies and organisations in Imperatriz employed 85,624 people at the end of 2024, 67,185 of them salaried, equal to 30.0% of the estimated population; the 149th 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 Imperatriz?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Imperatriz grew from 80,540 in 2022 to 85,624 in 2024 (+6.3%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Imperatriz?
15,082 companies and other organisations were active in Imperatriz in 2024, about 53 per 1,000 residents (the 135th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.5 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Imperatriz?
The median monthly household income per person in Imperatriz was R$ 840 at the 2022 census, the 86th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2618th 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 Imperatriz went from R$ 11,861 in 2010 to R$ 34,696 in 2023, a rise of 193%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Imperatriz compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Imperatriz ranks 169 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 166 | Belford Roxo | R$ 9.7 billion |
| 167 | Toledo | R$ 9.5 billion |
| 168 | Barreiras | R$ 9.5 billion |
| 169 | Imperatriz | R$ 9.5 billion |
| 170 | Mogi Guaçu | R$ 9.4 billion |
| 171 | Atibaia | R$ 9.4 billion |
| 172 | Divinópolis | R$ 9.3 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Imperatriz ranks 220 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 217 | Maceió | R$ 35,232 |
| 218 | São Mateus | R$ 35,195 |
| 219 | Queimados | R$ 35,146 |
| 220 | Imperatriz | R$ 34,696 |
| 221 | Santana | R$ 34,620 |
| 222 | Vitória da Conquista | R$ 34,153 |
| 223 | João Pessoa | R$ 34,106 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Imperatriz ranks 189 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 186 | Assis | 18.7% |
| 187 | Mossoró | 18.6% |
| 188 | Patos de Minas | 18.5% |
| 189 | Imperatriz | 18.4% |
| 190 | Cariacica | 18.3% |
| 191 | Itapecerica da Serra | 18.1% |
| 192 | Dourados | 18.0% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Imperatriz ranks 135 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 132 | Poá | 53.6 |
| 133 | Lavras | 53.4 |
| 134 | Pelotas | 53.2 |
| 135 | Imperatriz | 52.9 |
| 136 | Ubá | 52.8 |
| 137 | Governador Valadares | 52.7 |
| 138 | Araguaína | 52.7 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Imperatriz ranks 225 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 222 | Passos | R$ 2,883.29 |
| 223 | Marituba | R$ 2,881.81 |
| 224 | Poá | R$ 2,879.21 |
| 225 | Imperatriz | R$ 2,874.79 |
| 226 | Alagoinhas | R$ 2,874.50 |
| 227 | Montes Claros | R$ 2,872.05 |
| 228 | Maracanaú | R$ 2,869.49 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Imperatriz ranks 224 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 221 | Petrolina | 2.0 |
| 222 | Cariacica | 2.0 |
| 223 | Santarém | 2.0 |
| 224 | Imperatriz | 2.0 |
| 225 | Mossoró | 2.0 |
| 226 | Governador Valadares | 2.0 |
| 227 | Maracanaú | 2.0 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Imperatriz ranks 172 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 169 | Montes Claros | 30.2% |
| 170 | Itaguaí | 30.2% |
| 171 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 30.1% |
| 172 | Imperatriz | 30.0% |
| 173 | Diadema | 29.8% |
| 174 | Porto Seguro | 29.7% |
| 175 | Parauapebas | 29.5% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Imperatriz ranks 235 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 232 | Barreiras | R$ 850 |
| 233 | Teófilo Otoni | R$ 848 |
| 234 | Belém | R$ 842 |
| 235 | Imperatriz | R$ 840 |
| 236 | Porto Seguro | R$ 840 |
| 237 | Itaguaí | R$ 840 |
| 238 | Maceió | R$ 837 |
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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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