Economy, jobs and prices in Muriaé, Brazil: official figures
Muriaé's gross domestic product was R$ 3.2 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.03% of Brazil's GDP and the 474th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Muriaé?
GDP per person in Muriaé was R$ 30,847 in 2023, the 2708th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 79th 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 Minas Gerais state's economy is in Muriaé?
Muriaé produced 0.3% of the GDP of Minas Gerais state in 2023, while holding 0.5% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Muriaé?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 63.7% of Muriaé's gross value added, industry 10.1%, public administration, education and health 23.8% and agriculture 2.5% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Muriaé depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Muriaé's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 37th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Muriaé?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Muriaé earned an average of R$ 2,585.68 a month in 2024 (1.8 minimum wages), the 2227th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 53rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Muriaé?
The average monthly salary in Muriaé rose from R$ 2,152.61 in 2022 to R$ 2,585.68 in 2024 in current reais (+20.1%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.8 to 1.8.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Muriaé?
Registered companies and organisations in Muriaé employed 34,082 people at the end of 2024, 25,785 of them salaried, equal to 31.5% of the estimated population; the 153rd 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 Muriaé?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Muriaé grew from 33,177 in 2022 to 34,082 in 2024 (+2.7%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Muriaé?
6,436 companies and other organisations were active in Muriaé in 2024, about 60 per 1,000 residents (the 99th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 870 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Muriaé?
The median monthly household income per person in Muriaé was R$ 1,150 at the 2022 census, the 159th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1651st 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 Muriaé went from R$ 12,077 in 2010 to R$ 30,847 in 2023, a rise of 155%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Muriaé compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Muriaé ranks 285 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | Nilópolis | R$ 3.3 billion |
| 283 | Itacoatiara | R$ 3.3 billion |
| 284 | Ibirité | R$ 3.2 billion |
| 285 | Muriaé | R$ 3.2 billion |
| 286 | Santa Rita | R$ 3.2 billion |
| 287 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 3.1 billion |
| 288 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | R$ 3.1 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Muriaé ranks 242 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 239 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | R$ 31,491 |
| 240 | Belém | R$ 31,100 |
| 241 | Itaituba | R$ 30,864 |
| 242 | Muriaé | R$ 30,847 |
| 243 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | R$ 30,826 |
| 244 | Altamira | R$ 30,788 |
| 245 | Campina Grande | R$ 30,781 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Muriaé ranks 284 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | Coronel Fabriciano | 10.2% |
| 282 | Parnamirim | 10.2% |
| 283 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 10.1% |
| 284 | Muriaé | 10.1% |
| 285 | Caxias | 10.0% |
| 286 | Patos | 9.8% |
| 287 | Planaltina | 9.8% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Muriaé ranks 99 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Ourinhos | 60.2 |
| 97 | Rio de Janeiro | 59.9 |
| 98 | Lages | 59.6 |
| 99 | Muriaé | 59.5 |
| 100 | Canoas | 59.1 |
| 101 | Mogi das Cruzes | 58.8 |
| 102 | Itumbiara | 58.8 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Muriaé ranks 268 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | Santana | R$ 2,608.87 |
| 266 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 2,605.60 |
| 267 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 2,601.44 |
| 268 | Muriaé | R$ 2,585.68 |
| 269 | Guarapari | R$ 2,578.07 |
| 270 | Vitória da Conquista | R$ 2,571.43 |
| 271 | Bacabal | R$ 2,568.48 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Muriaé ranks 284 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | Guarapari | 1.8 |
| 282 | Santana | 1.8 |
| 283 | Nova Serrana | 1.8 |
| 284 | Muriaé | 1.8 |
| 285 | Bacabal | 1.8 |
| 286 | Ubá | 1.8 |
| 287 | Itaperuna | 1.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Muriaé ranks 153 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | Vila Velha | 31.8% |
| 151 | Palhoça | 31.7% |
| 152 | Macapá | 31.6% |
| 153 | Muriaé | 31.5% |
| 154 | Itaperuna | 31.5% |
| 155 | Maracanaú | 31.2% |
| 156 | Campina Grande | 31.1% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Muriaé ranks 162 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | Itabira | R$ 1,167 |
| 160 | Parnamirim | R$ 1,150 |
| 161 | Bagé | R$ 1,150 |
| 162 | Muriaé | R$ 1,150 |
| 163 | Poá | R$ 1,150 |
| 164 | Ubá | R$ 1,150 |
| 165 | Guarulhos | R$ 1,133 |
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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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