Economy, jobs and prices in Itaquaquecetuba, Brazil: official figures
Itaquaquecetuba's gross domestic product was R$ 12.0 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.11% of Brazil's GDP and the 144th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Itaquaquecetuba?
GDP per person in Itaquaquecetuba was R$ 32,440 in 2023, the 2583rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 87th 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 São Paulo state's economy is in Itaquaquecetuba?
Itaquaquecetuba produced 0.3% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.8% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Itaquaquecetuba?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 54.5% of Itaquaquecetuba's gross value added, industry 29.0%, public administration, education and health 16.3% and agriculture 0.2% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Itaquaquecetuba depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Itaquaquecetuba'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 111th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Itaquaquecetuba?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Itaquaquecetuba earned an average of R$ 3,248.03 a month in 2024 (2.3 minimum wages), the 1140th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 148th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Itaquaquecetuba?
The average monthly salary in Itaquaquecetuba rose from R$ 2,785.71 in 2022 to R$ 3,248.03 in 2024 in current reais (+16.6%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.3 to 2.3.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Itaquaquecetuba?
Registered companies and organisations in Itaquaquecetuba employed 72,262 people at the end of 2024, 61,158 of them salaried, equal to 18.9% of the estimated population; the 61st 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 Itaquaquecetuba?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Itaquaquecetuba grew from 61,235 in 2022 to 72,262 in 2024 (+18.0%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Itaquaquecetuba?
9,614 companies and other organisations were active in Itaquaquecetuba in 2024, about 25 per 1,000 residents (the 46th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.6 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Itaquaquecetuba?
The median monthly household income per person in Itaquaquecetuba was R$ 900 at the 2022 census, the 98th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2769th 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 Itaquaquecetuba went from R$ 10,012 in 2010 to R$ 32,440 in 2023, a rise of 224%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Itaquaquecetuba compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Itaquaquecetuba ranks 131 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 128 | Criciúma | R$ 12.3 billion |
| 129 | Resende | R$ 12.3 billion |
| 130 | Taboão da Serra | R$ 12.1 billion |
| 131 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 12.0 billion |
| 132 | Novo Hamburgo | R$ 11.9 billion |
| 133 | Angra dos Reis | R$ 11.9 billion |
| 134 | São Leopoldo | R$ 11.7 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Itaquaquecetuba ranks 234 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 231 | Igarassu | R$ 32,734 |
| 232 | Praia Grande | R$ 32,568 |
| 233 | Sobral | R$ 32,454 |
| 234 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 32,440 |
| 235 | São Pedro da Aldeia | R$ 32,289 |
| 236 | Montes Claros | R$ 32,170 |
| 237 | Itacoatiara | R$ 32,066 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Itaquaquecetuba ranks 111 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | Poços de Caldas | 29.1% |
| 109 | Colatina | 29.1% |
| 110 | Pinhais | 29.0% |
| 111 | Itaquaquecetuba | 29.0% |
| 112 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | 28.7% |
| 113 | Mogi das Cruzes | 28.7% |
| 114 | Pouso Alegre | 28.6% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Itaquaquecetuba ranks 275 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 272 | Vespasiano | 26.2 |
| 273 | Itapevi | 25.7 |
| 274 | Santa Luzia | 25.4 |
| 275 | Itaquaquecetuba | 25.1 |
| 276 | Franco da Rocha | 24.7 |
| 277 | Ananindeua | 24.6 |
| 278 | Lagarto | 24.6 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Itaquaquecetuba ranks 173 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | Colombo | R$ 3,272.20 |
| 171 | Palhoça | R$ 3,257.72 |
| 172 | Juiz de Fora | R$ 3,253.02 |
| 173 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 3,248.03 |
| 174 | Tangará da Serra | R$ 3,246.83 |
| 175 | Itumbiara | R$ 3,246.12 |
| 176 | Viamão | R$ 3,231.52 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Itaquaquecetuba ranks 168 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 165 | Maceió | 2.3 |
| 166 | Duque de Caxias | 2.3 |
| 167 | Juiz de Fora | 2.3 |
| 168 | Itaquaquecetuba | 2.3 |
| 169 | Colombo | 2.3 |
| 170 | Ipatinga | 2.3 |
| 171 | Sete Lagoas | 2.3 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Itaquaquecetuba ranks 260 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 257 | Garanhuns | 19.2% |
| 258 | Parnaíba | 19.2% |
| 259 | Senador Canedo | 19.1% |
| 260 | Itaquaquecetuba | 18.9% |
| 261 | Altamira | 18.8% |
| 262 | Vespasiano | 18.8% |
| 263 | Ananindeua | 18.7% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Itaquaquecetuba ranks 223 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 220 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 906 |
| 221 | Araruama | R$ 904 |
| 222 | Fortaleza | R$ 900 |
| 223 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 900 |
| 224 | Salvador | R$ 888 |
| 225 | Parauapebas | R$ 875 |
| 226 | Itapevi | R$ 875 |
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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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