Economy, jobs and prices in Itaperuna, Brazil: official figures
Itaperuna's gross domestic product was R$ 4.1 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.04% of Brazil's GDP and the 381st largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Itaperuna?
GDP per person in Itaperuna was R$ 40,257 in 2023, the 1977th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 130th 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 Itaperuna?
Itaperuna produced 0.3% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 0.6% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Itaperuna?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 53.4% of Itaperuna's gross value added, industry 15.8%, public administration, education and health 28.2% and agriculture 2.6% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Itaperuna depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Itaperuna's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 102nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Itaperuna?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Itaperuna earned an average of R$ 2,543.23 a month in 2024 (1.8 minimum wages), the 2061st lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 45th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Itaperuna?
The average monthly salary in Itaperuna rose from R$ 2,305.86 in 2022 to R$ 2,543.23 in 2024 in current reais (+10.3%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.9 to 1.8.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Itaperuna?
Registered companies and organisations in Itaperuna employed 33,754 people at the end of 2024, 27,609 of them salaried, equal to 31.5% of the estimated population; the 154th highest 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 Itaperuna?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Itaperuna grew from 31,350 in 2022 to 33,754 in 2024 (+7.7%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Itaperuna?
4,748 companies and other organisations were active in Itaperuna in 2024, about 44 per 1,000 residents (the 144th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 941 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Itaperuna?
The median monthly household income per person in Itaperuna was R$ 1,128 at the 2022 census, the 154th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1753rd 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 Itaperuna went from R$ 14,980 in 2010 to R$ 40,257 in 2023, a rise of 169%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Itaperuna compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Itaperuna ranks 261 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | Alvorada | R$ 4.1 billion |
| 259 | Barbacena | R$ 4.1 billion |
| 260 | Passos | R$ 4.1 billion |
| 261 | Itaperuna | R$ 4.1 billion |
| 262 | Nova Serrana | R$ 3.9 billion |
| 263 | Formosa | R$ 3.9 billion |
| 264 | Lavras | R$ 3.9 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Itaperuna ranks 191 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 193 | Barra Mansa | R$ 40,208 |
| 194 | Açailândia | R$ 40,114 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Itaperuna ranks 219 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 216 | Altamira | 15.9% |
| 217 | Franca | 15.9% |
| 218 | Campo Grande | 15.8% |
| 219 | Itaperuna | 15.8% |
| 220 | Camboriú | 15.7% |
| 221 | Embu das Artes | 15.7% |
| 222 | Ribeirão Preto | 15.3% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Itaperuna ranks 177 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 174 | Teófilo Otoni | 44.8 |
| 175 | Praia Grande | 44.7 |
| 176 | Vitória da Conquista | 44.6 |
| 177 | Itaperuna | 44.3 |
| 178 | Várzea Grande | 43.5 |
| 179 | Resende | 43.4 |
| 180 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 43.1 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Itaperuna ranks 276 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 273 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 2,563.97 |
| 274 | Vitória de Santo Antão | R$ 2,557.84 |
| 275 | Abaetetuba | R$ 2,548.93 |
| 276 | Itaperuna | R$ 2,543.23 |
| 277 | Feira de Santana | R$ 2,541.52 |
| 278 | Camaragibe | R$ 2,539.25 |
| 279 | Ubá | R$ 2,532.51 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Itaperuna ranks 287 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 284 | Muriaé | 1.8 |
| 285 | Bacabal | 1.8 |
| 286 | Ubá | 1.8 |
| 287 | Itaperuna | 1.8 |
| 288 | Caruaru | 1.7 |
| 289 | Olinda | 1.7 |
| 290 | Paulista | 1.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Itaperuna ranks 154 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 151 | Palhoça | 31.7% |
| 152 | Macapá | 31.6% |
| 153 | Muriaé | 31.5% |
| 154 | Itaperuna | 31.5% |
| 155 | Maracanaú | 31.2% |
| 156 | Campina Grande | 31.1% |
| 157 | Campo Largo | 31.1% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Itaperuna ranks 167 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 164 | Ubá | R$ 1,150 |
| 165 | Guarulhos | R$ 1,133 |
| 166 | Governador Valadares | R$ 1,133 |
| 167 | Itaperuna | R$ 1,128 |
| 168 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 1,125 |
| 169 | Paranaguá | R$ 1,125 |
| 170 | Sabará | R$ 1,125 |
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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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