Economy, jobs and prices in Mauá, Brazil: official figures
Mauá's gross domestic product was R$ 25.0 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.23% of Brazil's GDP and the 62nd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Mauá?
GDP per person in Mauá was R$ 59,773 in 2023, the 944th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 112th 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 Mauá?
Mauá produced 0.7% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.9% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Mauá?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 45.3% of Mauá's gross value added, industry 44.3%, public administration, education and health 10.3% and agriculture 0.0% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Mauá depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Mauá's 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 30th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Mauá?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Mauá earned an average of R$ 3,892.67 a month in 2024 (2.8 minimum wages), the 297th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 74th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Mauá?
The average monthly salary in Mauá rose from R$ 3,339.69 in 2022 to R$ 3,892.67 in 2024 in current reais (+16.6%; 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 Mauá?
Registered companies and organisations in Mauá employed 103,843 people at the end of 2024, 88,781 of them salaried, equal to 24.2% of the estimated population; the 101st 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 Mauá?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Mauá grew from 86,824 in 2022 to 103,843 in 2024 (+19.6%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Mauá?
12,492 companies and other organisations were active in Mauá in 2024, about 29 per 1,000 residents (the 61st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 4.3 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Mauá?
The median monthly household income per person in Mauá was R$ 1,200 at the 2022 census, the 143rd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1366th 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 Mauá went from R$ 22,343 in 2010 to R$ 59,773 in 2023, a rise of 168%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Mauá compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Mauá ranks 59 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Mogi das Cruzes | R$ 26.1 billion |
| 57 | Ponta Grossa | R$ 25.6 billion |
| 58 | Porto Velho | R$ 25.4 billion |
| 59 | Mauá | R$ 25.0 billion |
| 60 | Blumenau | R$ 24.9 billion |
| 61 | Uberaba | R$ 23.7 billion |
| 62 | Juiz de Fora | R$ 23.3 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Mauá ranks 112 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | Linhares | R$ 60,043 |
| 110 | Cuiabá | R$ 59,997 |
| 111 | Sinop | R$ 59,783 |
| 112 | Mauá | R$ 59,773 |
| 113 | Barreiras | R$ 59,471 |
| 114 | Foz do Iguaçu | R$ 59,469 |
| 115 | Atibaia | R$ 59,419 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Mauá ranks 30 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Cabo Frio | 45.4% |
| 28 | Jaraguá do Sul | 45.1% |
| 29 | Canoas | 44.4% |
| 30 | Mauá | 44.3% |
| 31 | Simões Filho | 44.2% |
| 32 | Caucaia | 43.9% |
| 33 | Suzano | 43.3% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Mauá ranks 260 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 257 | Carapicuíba | 29.6 |
| 258 | Maracanaú | 29.5 |
| 259 | Duque de Caxias | 29.4 |
| 260 | Mauá | 29.1 |
| 261 | Maricá | 28.8 |
| 262 | São Vicente | 28.3 |
| 263 | Nilópolis | 28.1 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Mauá ranks 74 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Boa Vista | R$ 3,916.31 |
| 72 | Londrina | R$ 3,914.66 |
| 73 | Rio Claro | R$ 3,898.62 |
| 74 | Mauá | R$ 3,892.67 |
| 75 | Bagé | R$ 3,889.19 |
| 76 | Santa Cruz do Sul | R$ 3,883.94 |
| 77 | Rio Branco | R$ 3,882.24 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Mauá ranks 67 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Natal | 2.8 |
| 65 | Londrina | 2.8 |
| 66 | Macapá | 2.8 |
| 67 | Mauá | 2.8 |
| 68 | Boa Vista | 2.8 |
| 69 | Rio Claro | 2.8 |
| 70 | Itu | 2.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Mauá ranks 220 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 217 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | 24.4% |
| 218 | Olinda | 24.3% |
| 219 | Guarapari | 24.2% |
| 220 | Mauá | 24.2% |
| 221 | Várzea Grande | 23.9% |
| 222 | Vitória de Santo Antão | 23.7% |
| 223 | Parnamirim | 23.6% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Mauá ranks 143 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 140 | Lavras | R$ 1,204 |
| 141 | Três Lagoas | R$ 1,203 |
| 142 | Mogi das Cruzes | R$ 1,200 |
| 143 | Mauá | R$ 1,200 |
| 144 | Anápolis | R$ 1,200 |
| 145 | Praia Grande | R$ 1,200 |
| 146 | Sumaré | R$ 1,200 |
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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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