Economy, jobs and prices in Linhares, Brazil: official figures
Linhares' gross domestic product was R$ 10.0 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.09% of Brazil's GDP and the 176th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Linhares?
GDP per person in Linhares was R$ 60,043 in 2023, the 940th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 109th 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 Espírito Santo state's economy is in Linhares?
Linhares produced 4.8% of the GDP of Espírito Santo state in 2023, while holding 4.5% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Linhares?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 39.3% of Linhares' gross value added, industry 41.0%, public administration, education and health 14.0% and agriculture 5.7% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Linhares depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Linhares' 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 40th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Linhares?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Linhares earned an average of R$ 3,000.41 a month in 2024 (2.1 minimum wages), the 1817th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 117th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Linhares?
The average monthly salary in Linhares rose from R$ 2,586.29 in 2022 to R$ 3,000.41 in 2024 in current reais (+16.0%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.1 to 2.1.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Linhares?
Registered companies and organisations in Linhares employed 62,704 people at the end of 2024, 51,949 of them salaried, equal to 34.5% of the estimated population; the 126th 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 Linhares?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Linhares grew from 55,637 in 2022 to 62,704 in 2024 (+12.7%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Linhares?
8,574 companies and other organisations were active in Linhares in 2024, about 47 per 1,000 residents (the 158th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.0 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Linhares?
The median monthly household income per person in Linhares was R$ 1,067 at the 2022 census, the 135th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2034th 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 Linhares went from R$ 23,186 in 2010 to R$ 60,043 in 2023, a rise of 159%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Linhares compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Linhares ranks 161 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 158 | Varginha | R$ 10.1 billion |
| 159 | Jataí | R$ 10.0 billion |
| 160 | Araras | R$ 10.0 billion |
| 161 | Linhares | R$ 10.0 billion |
| 162 | Caucaia | R$ 9.9 billion |
| 163 | Guarapuava | R$ 9.9 billion |
| 164 | Pinhais | R$ 9.9 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Linhares ranks 109 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | Catanduva | R$ 60,712 |
| 107 | Araraquara | R$ 60,643 |
| 108 | Suzano | R$ 60,563 |
| 109 | Linhares | R$ 60,043 |
| 110 | Cuiabá | R$ 59,997 |
| 111 | Sinop | R$ 59,783 |
| 112 | Mauá | R$ 59,773 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Linhares ranks 40 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Campo Largo | 41.4% |
| 38 | Paragominas | 41.4% |
| 39 | Açailândia | 41.3% |
| 40 | Linhares | 41.0% |
| 41 | Ibirité | 40.4% |
| 42 | Resende | 40.3% |
| 43 | Ponta Grossa | 40.2% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Linhares ranks 163 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 160 | Formosa | 48.1 |
| 161 | São Luís | 48.0 |
| 162 | Gravataí | 47.8 |
| 163 | Linhares | 47.1 |
| 164 | Teresina | 47.0 |
| 165 | Pindamonhangaba | 46.9 |
| 166 | Feira de Santana | 46.2 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Linhares ranks 204 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Franca | R$ 3,017.77 |
| 202 | Formosa | R$ 3,013.16 |
| 203 | Várzea Grande | R$ 3,003.27 |
| 204 | Linhares | R$ 3,000.41 |
| 205 | São José | R$ 3,000.30 |
| 206 | Senador Canedo | R$ 2,998.77 |
| 207 | Uruguaiana | R$ 2,998.43 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Linhares ranks 204 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | São José | 2.1 |
| 202 | Divinópolis | 2.1 |
| 203 | Ilhéus | 2.1 |
| 204 | Linhares | 2.1 |
| 205 | Barreiras | 2.1 |
| 206 | Senador Canedo | 2.1 |
| 207 | Trindade | 2.1 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Linhares ranks 126 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | Mossoró | 35.0% |
| 124 | Volta Redonda | 34.8% |
| 125 | Lavras | 34.5% |
| 126 | Linhares | 34.5% |
| 127 | Mogi das Cruzes | 34.4% |
| 128 | Itapetininga | 34.4% |
| 129 | Betim | 34.2% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Linhares ranks 186 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 183 | Guarapari | R$ 1,071 |
| 184 | Carapicuíba | R$ 1,068 |
| 185 | Aparecida de Goiânia | R$ 1,067 |
| 186 | Linhares | R$ 1,067 |
| 187 | Almirante Tamandaré | R$ 1,067 |
| 188 | Ji-Paraná | R$ 1,062 |
| 189 | Coronel Fabriciano | R$ 1,059 |
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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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