Economy, jobs and prices in Manaus, Brazil: official figures
Manaus' gross domestic product was R$ 127.6 billion in 2023 at current prices, 1.17% of Brazil's GDP and the 6th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Manaus?
GDP per person in Manaus was R$ 61,855 in 2023, the 875th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 103rd 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 Amazonas state's economy is in Manaus?
Manaus produced 78.9% of the GDP of Amazonas state in 2023, while holding 53.4% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Manaus?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 40.2% of Manaus' gross value added, industry 45.8%, public administration, education and health 13.7% 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 Manaus depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Manaus' economy in 2021 were manufacturing, other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 25th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Manaus?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Manaus earned an average of R$ 3,937.71 a month in 2024 (2.8 minimum wages), the 266th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 67th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Manaus?
The average monthly salary in Manaus rose from R$ 3,510.66 in 2022 to R$ 3,937.71 in 2024 in current reais (+12.2%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.9 to 2.8.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Manaus?
Registered companies and organisations in Manaus employed 692,491 people at the end of 2024, 599,717 of them salaried, equal to 30.4% of the estimated population; the 153rd 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 Manaus?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Manaus grew from 636,830 in 2022 to 692,491 in 2024 (+8.7%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Manaus?
77,108 companies and other organisations were active in Manaus in 2024, about 34 per 1,000 residents (the 93rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 30.4 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Manaus?
The median monthly household income per person in Manaus was R$ 686 at the 2022 census, the 34th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2091st 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 Manaus went from R$ 27,833 in 2010 to R$ 61,855 in 2023, a rise of 122%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Manaus compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Manaus ranks 6 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Brasília | R$ 365.7 billion |
| 4 | Maricá | R$ 134.1 billion |
| 5 | Belo Horizonte | R$ 130.2 billion |
| 6 | Manaus | R$ 127.6 billion |
| 7 | Curitiba | R$ 120.1 billion |
| 8 | Osasco | R$ 119.4 billion |
| 9 | Porto Alegre | R$ 104.7 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Manaus ranks 103 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Balneário Camboriú | R$ 64,708 |
| 101 | Toledo | R$ 63,192 |
| 102 | Cambé | R$ 63,159 |
| 103 | Manaus | R$ 61,855 |
| 104 | Mogi Guaçu | R$ 61,395 |
| 105 | Itumbiara | R$ 60,715 |
| 106 | Catanduva | R$ 60,712 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Manaus ranks 25 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Sabará | 47.9% |
| 23 | Sete Lagoas | 46.1% |
| 24 | Catalão | 45.9% |
| 25 | Manaus | 45.8% |
| 26 | Serra | 45.7% |
| 27 | Cabo Frio | 45.4% |
| 28 | Jaraguá do Sul | 45.1% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Manaus ranks 228 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 225 | Luziânia | 34.1 |
| 226 | Macapá | 34.0 |
| 227 | Ilhéus | 34.0 |
| 228 | Manaus | 33.8 |
| 229 | Angra dos Reis | 33.7 |
| 230 | Cubatão | 33.5 |
| 231 | Arapiraca | 33.4 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Manaus ranks 67 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Natal | R$ 3,963.97 |
| 65 | São Luís | R$ 3,960.43 |
| 66 | Itatiba | R$ 3,943.01 |
| 67 | Manaus | R$ 3,937.71 |
| 68 | Botucatu | R$ 3,924.67 |
| 69 | Macapá | R$ 3,920.25 |
| 70 | Itu | R$ 3,919.42 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Manaus ranks 62 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | São Caetano do Sul | 2.9 |
| 60 | Jandira | 2.9 |
| 61 | Guaratinguetá | 2.9 |
| 62 | Manaus | 2.8 |
| 63 | São Luís | 2.8 |
| 64 | Natal | 2.8 |
| 65 | Londrina | 2.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Manaus ranks 168 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 165 | Jataí | 30.6% |
| 166 | Taboão da Serra | 30.6% |
| 167 | Nova Serrana | 30.5% |
| 168 | Manaus | 30.4% |
| 169 | Montes Claros | 30.2% |
| 170 | Itaguaí | 30.2% |
| 171 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 30.1% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Manaus ranks 287 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 284 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 700 |
| 285 | Alagoinhas | R$ 693 |
| 286 | Santana | R$ 688 |
| 287 | Manaus | R$ 686 |
| 288 | Paragominas | R$ 672 |
| 289 | Maracanaú | R$ 671 |
| 290 | Castanhal | R$ 671 |
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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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