Economy, jobs and prices in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil: official figures
Jaraguá do Sul's gross domestic product was R$ 15.5 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.14% of Brazil's GDP and the 109th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Jaraguá do Sul?
GDP per person in Jaraguá do Sul was R$ 84,908 in 2023, the 410th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 42nd 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 Santa Catarina state's economy is in Jaraguá do Sul?
Jaraguá do Sul produced 3.0% of the GDP of Santa Catarina state in 2023, while holding 2.4% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Jaraguá do Sul?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 43.9% of Jaraguá do Sul's gross value added, industry 45.1%, public administration, education and health 10.1% and agriculture 1.0% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Jaraguá do Sul depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Jaraguá do Sul's economy in 2021 were manufacturing, 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 28th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Jaraguá do Sul?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Jaraguá do Sul earned an average of R$ 4,558.49 a month in 2024 (3.2 minimum wages), the 89th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 24th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Jaraguá do Sul?
The average monthly salary in Jaraguá do Sul rose from R$ 3,940.73 in 2022 to R$ 4,558.49 in 2024 in current reais (+15.7%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 3.3 to 3.2.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Jaraguá do Sul?
Registered companies and organisations in Jaraguá do Sul employed 96,631 people at the end of 2024, 77,123 of them salaried, equal to 49.4% of the estimated population; the 32nd 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 Jaraguá do Sul?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Jaraguá do Sul grew from 89,991 in 2022 to 96,631 in 2024 (+7.4%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Jaraguá do Sul?
14,640 companies and other organisations were active in Jaraguá do Sul in 2024, about 75 per 1,000 residents (the 51st highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 4.6 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Jaraguá do Sul?
The median monthly household income per person in Jaraguá do Sul was R$ 1,773 at the 2022 census, the 11th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 49th 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 Jaraguá do Sul went from R$ 38,517 in 2010 to R$ 84,908 in 2023, a rise of 120%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Jaraguá do Sul compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Jaraguá do Sul ranks 101 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Itapevi | R$ 15.6 billion |
| 99 | São José | R$ 15.6 billion |
| 100 | Gravataí | R$ 15.5 billion |
| 101 | Jaraguá do Sul | R$ 15.5 billion |
| 102 | Rio Claro | R$ 15.4 billion |
| 103 | Volta Redonda | R$ 15.3 billion |
| 104 | Paranaguá | R$ 15.3 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Jaraguá do Sul ranks 42 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Duque de Caxias | R$ 86,701 |
| 40 | Salto | R$ 85,609 |
| 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 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Jaraguá do Sul ranks 28 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Manaus | 45.8% |
| 26 | Serra | 45.7% |
| 27 | Cabo Frio | 45.4% |
| 28 | Jaraguá do Sul | 45.1% |
| 29 | Canoas | 44.4% |
| 30 | Mauá | 44.3% |
| 31 | Simões Filho | 44.2% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Jaraguá do Sul ranks 51 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Toledo | 77.1 |
| 49 | Birigui | 75.6 |
| 50 | Joinville | 75.3 |
| 51 | Jaraguá do Sul | 74.8 |
| 52 | Bragança Paulista | 74.7 |
| 53 | Catanduva | 74.0 |
| 54 | Arapongas | 74.0 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Jaraguá do Sul ranks 24 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | São Bernardo do Campo | R$ 4,603.37 |
| 22 | Valinhos | R$ 4,601.63 |
| 23 | Belo Horizonte | R$ 4,567.11 |
| 24 | Jaraguá do Sul | R$ 4,558.49 |
| 25 | São José dos Campos | R$ 4,537.74 |
| 26 | São Carlos | R$ 4,529.49 |
| 27 | Indaiatuba | R$ 4,526.97 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Jaraguá do Sul ranks 30 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Sumaré | 3.2 |
| 28 | Indaiatuba | 3.2 |
| 29 | São Carlos | 3.2 |
| 30 | Jaraguá do Sul | 3.2 |
| 31 | Angra dos Reis | 3.2 |
| 32 | Cuiabá | 3.1 |
| 33 | Piracicaba | 3.1 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Jaraguá do Sul ranks 32 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Erechim | 50.7% |
| 30 | Pinhais | 49.7% |
| 31 | Ribeirão Preto | 49.4% |
| 32 | Jaraguá do Sul | 49.4% |
| 33 | Campinas | 48.9% |
| 34 | Sorriso | 48.9% |
| 35 | Bento Gonçalves | 48.8% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Jaraguá do Sul ranks 11 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Blumenau | R$ 1,855 |
| 9 | Curitiba | R$ 1,850 |
| 10 | Jundiaí | R$ 1,810 |
| 11 | Jaraguá do Sul | R$ 1,773 |
| 12 | Maringá | R$ 1,767 |
| 13 | Vitória | R$ 1,750 |
| 14 | Paulínia | R$ 1,750 |
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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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