Economy, jobs and prices in Magé, Brazil: official figures
Magé's gross domestic product was R$ 5.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.05% of Brazil's GDP and the 301st largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Magé?
GDP per person in Magé was R$ 23,239 in 2023, the 2192nd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 42nd 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 Magé?
Magé produced 0.5% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 1.4% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Magé?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 41.8% of Magé's gross value added, industry 12.1%, public administration, education and health 44.6% and agriculture 1.5% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Magé depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Magé's economy in 2021 were public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, 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 56th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Magé?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Magé earned an average of R$ 2,209.61 a month in 2024 (1.6 minimum wages), the 851st lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 7th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Magé?
The average monthly salary in Magé rose from R$ 1,979.06 in 2022 to R$ 2,209.61 in 2024 in current reais (+11.6%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.6 to 1.6.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Magé?
Registered companies and organisations in Magé employed 41,177 people at the end of 2024, 33,999 of them salaried, equal to 16.9% of the estimated population; the 46th 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 Magé?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Magé grew from 36,358 in 2022 to 41,177 in 2024 (+13.3%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Magé?
5,647 companies and other organisations were active in Magé in 2024, about 23 per 1,000 residents (the 33rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 964 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Magé?
The median monthly household income per person in Magé was R$ 793 at the 2022 census, the 59th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2375th 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 Magé went from R$ 10,398 in 2010 to R$ 23,239 in 2023, a rise of 123%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Magé compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Magé ranks 234 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 231 | Senador Canedo | R$ 5.5 billion |
| 232 | Franco da Rocha | R$ 5.4 billion |
| 233 | Paragominas | R$ 5.3 billion |
| 234 | Magé | R$ 5.3 billion |
| 235 | Votorantim | R$ 5.2 billion |
| 236 | Colatina | R$ 5.2 billion |
| 237 | Itabuna | R$ 5.2 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Magé ranks 279 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 276 | Viamão | R$ 24,742 |
| 277 | Jequié | R$ 24,448 |
| 278 | Ananindeua | R$ 23,965 |
| 279 | Magé | R$ 23,239 |
| 280 | Coronel Fabriciano | R$ 22,799 |
| 281 | Nilópolis | R$ 22,755 |
| 282 | Parnaíba | R$ 22,707 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Magé ranks 265 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 262 | Palmas | 12.3% |
| 263 | Piraquara | 12.2% |
| 264 | Paço do Lumiar | 12.2% |
| 265 | Magé | 12.1% |
| 266 | Valparaíso de Goiás | 12.0% |
| 267 | Garanhuns | 11.6% |
| 268 | São José do Rio Preto | 11.6% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Magé ranks 288 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 285 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 23.5 |
| 286 | Barcarena | 23.5 |
| 287 | Caucaia | 23.2 |
| 288 | Magé | 23.1 |
| 289 | São Gonçalo | 23.1 |
| 290 | Manacapuru | 23.1 |
| 291 | Nova Iguaçu | 22.9 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Magé ranks 314 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | Arapiraca | R$ 2,246.70 |
| 312 | Maranguape | R$ 2,223.75 |
| 313 | Caxias | R$ 2,217.88 |
| 314 | Magé | R$ 2,209.61 |
| 315 | São João de Meriti | R$ 2,179.91 |
| 316 | Manacapuru | R$ 2,117.28 |
| 317 | Nilópolis | R$ 2,052.35 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Magé ranks 306 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 303 | Breves | 1.7 |
| 304 | Patos | 1.7 |
| 305 | Arapiraca | 1.6 |
| 306 | Magé | 1.6 |
| 307 | Castanhal | 1.6 |
| 308 | Caxias | 1.6 |
| 309 | Garanhuns | 1.6 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Magé ranks 275 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 272 | Sarandi | 17.3% |
| 273 | Franco da Rocha | 17.1% |
| 274 | Maranguape | 16.9% |
| 275 | Magé | 16.9% |
| 276 | Itanhaém | 16.8% |
| 277 | Santa Luzia | 16.7% |
| 278 | Paulista | 16.6% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Magé ranks 262 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | Ilhéus | R$ 800 |
| 260 | Itaituba | R$ 800 |
| 261 | Balsas | R$ 800 |
| 262 | Magé | R$ 793 |
| 263 | Novo Gama | R$ 785 |
| 264 | Itabaiana | R$ 778 |
| 265 | Feira de Santana | R$ 775 |
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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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