Economy, jobs and prices in Itu, Brazil: official figures
Itu's gross domestic product was R$ 14.0 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.13% of Brazil's GDP and the 125th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Itu?
GDP per person in Itu was R$ 83,289 in 2023, the 431st highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 44th highest 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 Itu?
Itu produced 0.4% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.4% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Itu?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 57.2% of Itu's gross value added, industry 32.8%, public administration, education and health 9.3% and agriculture 0.7% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Itu depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Itu's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), manufacturing, and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 84th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Itu?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Itu earned an average of R$ 3,919.42 a month in 2024 (2.8 minimum wages), the 279th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 70th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Itu?
The average monthly salary in Itu rose from R$ 3,377.50 in 2022 to R$ 3,919.42 in 2024 in current reais (+16.0%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.8 to 2.8.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Itu?
Registered companies and organisations in Itu employed 79,031 people at the end of 2024, 64,106 of them salaried, equal to 45.3% of the estimated population; the 48th 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 Itu?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Itu grew from 72,426 in 2022 to 79,031 in 2024 (+9.1%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Itu?
11,357 companies and other organisations were active in Itu in 2024, about 65 per 1,000 residents (the 80th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 3.2 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Itu?
The median monthly household income per person in Itu was R$ 1,300 at the 2022 census, the 90th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 590th 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 Itu went from R$ 30,050 in 2010 to R$ 83,289 in 2023, a rise of 177%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Itu compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Itu ranks 114 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | Palmas | R$ 14.2 billion |
| 112 | Rio Grande | R$ 14.1 billion |
| 113 | Passo Fundo | R$ 14.1 billion |
| 114 | Itu | R$ 14.0 billion |
| 115 | Várzea Grande | R$ 14.0 billion |
| 116 | Sorriso | R$ 13.7 billion |
| 117 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 13.7 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Itu ranks 44 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Itatiba | R$ 84,937 |
| 42 | Jaraguá do Sul | R$ 84,908 |
| 43 | Canoas | R$ 83,895 |
| 44 | Itu | R$ 83,289 |
| 45 | Dourados | R$ 83,240 |
| 46 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 82,662 |
| 47 | Jacareí | R$ 81,960 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Itu ranks 84 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Itumbiara | 33.3% |
| 82 | Angra dos Reis | 33.0% |
| 83 | Codó | 32.9% |
| 84 | Itu | 32.8% |
| 85 | Sorocaba | 32.5% |
| 86 | Mogi Guaçu | 32.4% |
| 87 | Arapongas | 32.1% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Itu ranks 80 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Sinop | 65.9 |
| 78 | Sorocaba | 65.9 |
| 79 | Bauru | 65.2 |
| 80 | Itu | 65.1 |
| 81 | Itatiba | 63.9 |
| 82 | Rio Claro | 63.8 |
| 83 | Palhoça | 63.6 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Itu ranks 70 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Manaus | R$ 3,937.71 |
| 68 | Botucatu | R$ 3,924.67 |
| 69 | Macapá | R$ 3,920.25 |
| 70 | Itu | R$ 3,919.42 |
| 71 | Boa Vista | R$ 3,916.31 |
| 72 | Londrina | R$ 3,914.66 |
| 73 | Rio Claro | R$ 3,898.62 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Itu ranks 70 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Mauá | 2.8 |
| 68 | Boa Vista | 2.8 |
| 69 | Rio Claro | 2.8 |
| 70 | Itu | 2.8 |
| 71 | Botucatu | 2.8 |
| 72 | Santa Cruz do Sul | 2.8 |
| 73 | Três Lagoas | 2.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Itu ranks 48 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Cascavel | 45.9% |
| 46 | Pouso Alegre | 45.6% |
| 47 | Americana | 45.4% |
| 48 | Itu | 45.3% |
| 49 | Simões Filho | 45.2% |
| 50 | Passo Fundo | 45.1% |
| 51 | Indaiatuba | 45.1% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Itu ranks 90 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Cuiabá | R$ 1,300 |
| 88 | Uberaba | R$ 1,300 |
| 89 | São Leopoldo | R$ 1,300 |
| 90 | Itu | R$ 1,300 |
| 91 | Mogi Guaçu | R$ 1,300 |
| 92 | Jaú | R$ 1,300 |
| 93 | Araxá | R$ 1,300 |
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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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