Economy, jobs and prices in Itaboraí, Brazil: official figures
Itaboraí's gross domestic product was R$ 6.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.06% of Brazil's GDP and the 264th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Itaboraí?
GDP per person in Itaboraí was R$ 27,995 in 2023, the 2621st lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 65th 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 Rio de Janeiro state's economy is in Itaboraí?
Itaboraí produced 0.5% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 1.4% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Itaboraí?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 48.6% of Itaboraí's gross value added, industry 12.8%, public administration, education and health 38.2% and agriculture 0.3% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Itaboraí depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Itaboraí's economy in 2021 were public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 66th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Itaboraí?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Itaboraí earned an average of R$ 2,655.50 a month in 2024 (1.9 minimum wages), the 2494th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 65th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Itaboraí?
The average monthly salary in Itaboraí rose from R$ 2,332.57 in 2022 to R$ 2,655.50 in 2024 in current reais (+13.8%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.9 to 1.9.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Itaboraí?
Registered companies and organisations in Itaboraí employed 43,022 people at the end of 2024, 35,978 of them salaried, equal to 17.9% of the estimated population; the 53rd 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 Itaboraí?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Itaboraí grew from 38,723 in 2022 to 43,022 in 2024 (+11.1%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Itaboraí?
5,893 companies and other organisations were active in Itaboraí in 2024, about 25 per 1,000 residents (the 42nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.2 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Itaboraí?
The median monthly household income per person in Itaboraí was R$ 833 at the 2022 census, the 81st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2597th 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 Itaboraí went from R$ 11,141 in 2010 to R$ 27,995 in 2023, a rise of 151%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Itaboraí compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Itaboraí ranks 217 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 6.5 billion |
| 215 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 6.3 billion |
| 216 | Castanhal | R$ 6.3 billion |
| 217 | Itaboraí | R$ 6.3 billion |
| 218 | Luziânia | R$ 6.3 billion |
| 219 | Itapecerica da Serra | R$ 6.2 billion |
| 220 | Juazeiro | R$ 6.2 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Itaboraí ranks 256 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 253 | Arapiraca | R$ 29,319 |
| 254 | Itabaiana | R$ 28,448 |
| 255 | Vespasiano | R$ 28,050 |
| 256 | Itaboraí | R$ 27,995 |
| 257 | Fazenda Rio Grande | R$ 27,805 |
| 258 | Caucaia | R$ 27,760 |
| 259 | Itabuna | R$ 27,596 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Itaboraí ranks 255 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | Barueri | 13.0% |
| 253 | Santa Maria | 13.0% |
| 254 | Guarujá | 12.9% |
| 255 | Itaboraí | 12.8% |
| 256 | São Pedro da Aldeia | 12.7% |
| 257 | Guarapari | 12.7% |
| 258 | Bagé | 12.5% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Itaboraí ranks 279 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 276 | Franco da Rocha | 24.7 |
| 277 | Ananindeua | 24.6 |
| 278 | Lagarto | 24.6 |
| 279 | Itaboraí | 24.6 |
| 280 | Vitória de Santo Antão | 24.2 |
| 281 | Planaltina | 24.1 |
| 282 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 23.9 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Itaboraí ranks 256 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 253 | Caucaia | R$ 2,685.07 |
| 254 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | R$ 2,678.32 |
| 255 | Bragança | R$ 2,665.16 |
| 256 | Itaboraí | R$ 2,655.50 |
| 257 | Sobral | R$ 2,646.04 |
| 258 | Queimados | R$ 2,639.28 |
| 259 | Barra Mansa | R$ 2,637.56 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Itaboraí ranks 249 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | Caucaia | 1.9 |
| 247 | Ribeirão das Neves | 1.9 |
| 248 | Volta Redonda | 1.9 |
| 249 | Itaboraí | 1.9 |
| 250 | Sobral | 1.9 |
| 251 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | 1.9 |
| 252 | Itabuna | 1.9 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Itaboraí ranks 268 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 18.3% |
| 266 | Santarém | 18.0% |
| 267 | Lagarto | 18.0% |
| 268 | Itaboraí | 17.9% |
| 269 | Paulo Afonso | 17.9% |
| 270 | Luziânia | 17.9% |
| 271 | Crato | 17.4% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Itaboraí ranks 240 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | Itaguaí | R$ 840 |
| 238 | Maceió | R$ 837 |
| 239 | Rio Branco | R$ 833 |
| 240 | Itaboraí | R$ 833 |
| 241 | Luziânia | R$ 833 |
| 242 | Francisco Morato | R$ 833 |
| 243 | Eunápolis | R$ 833 |
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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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