Economy, jobs and prices in Nilópolis, Brazil: official figures
Nilópolis' gross domestic product was R$ 3.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.03% of Brazil's GDP and the 459th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Nilópolis?
GDP per person in Nilópolis was R$ 22,755 in 2023, the 2131st lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 40th 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 Nilópolis?
Nilópolis produced 0.3% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro 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 Nilópolis?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 51.8% of Nilópolis' gross value added, industry 5.8%, public administration, education and health 42.4% 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 Nilópolis depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Nilópolis' 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 8th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Nilópolis?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Nilópolis earned an average of R$ 2,052.35 a month in 2024 (1.5 minimum wages), the 478th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 4th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Nilópolis?
The average monthly salary in Nilópolis rose from R$ 2,035.59 in 2022 to R$ 2,052.35 in 2024 in current reais (+0.8%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.7 to 1.5.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Nilópolis?
Registered companies and organisations in Nilópolis employed 22,202 people at the end of 2024, 16,691 of them salaried, equal to 14.3% of the estimated population; the 29th 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 Nilópolis?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Nilópolis fell from 22,481 in 2022 to 22,202 in 2024 (-1.2%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Nilópolis?
4,377 companies and other organisations were active in Nilópolis in 2024, about 28 per 1,000 residents (the 58th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 455 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Nilópolis?
The median monthly household income per person in Nilópolis was R$ 980 at the 2022 census, the 114th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2479th 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 Nilópolis went from R$ 10,857 in 2010 to R$ 22,755 in 2023, a rise of 110%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Nilópolis compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Nilópolis ranks 282 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | R$ 3.5 billion |
| 280 | Guarapari | R$ 3.4 billion |
| 281 | São Pedro da Aldeia | R$ 3.4 billion |
| 282 | Nilópolis | R$ 3.3 billion |
| 283 | Itacoatiara | R$ 3.3 billion |
| 284 | Ibirité | R$ 3.2 billion |
| 285 | Muriaé | R$ 3.2 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Nilópolis ranks 281 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 283 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 22,569 |
| 284 | São Vicente | R$ 22,475 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Nilópolis ranks 313 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | Francisco Morato | 7.2% |
| 311 | Camaragibe | 6.3% |
| 312 | Mesquita | 6.3% |
| 313 | Nilópolis | 5.8% |
| 314 | Bragança | 5.7% |
| 315 | São João de Meriti | 5.5% |
| 316 | Balsas | 4.6% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Nilópolis ranks 263 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 260 | Mauá | 29.1 |
| 261 | Maricá | 28.8 |
| 262 | São Vicente | 28.3 |
| 263 | Nilópolis | 28.1 |
| 264 | Viamão | 27.9 |
| 265 | Piraquara | 27.9 |
| 266 | Bacabal | 27.8 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Nilópolis ranks 317 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 318 | Codó | R$ 1,902.80 |
| 319 | Belford Roxo | R$ 1,742.20 |
| 320 | Itacoatiara | R$ 1,700.29 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Nilópolis ranks 316 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 313 | Itabaiana | 1.6 |
| 314 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 1.6 |
| 315 | São João de Meriti | 1.5 |
| 316 | Nilópolis | 1.5 |
| 317 | Manacapuru | 1.5 |
| 318 | Codó | 1.3 |
| 319 | Belford Roxo | 1.2 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Nilópolis ranks 292 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | Santana | 14.6% |
| 290 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 14.6% |
| 291 | Nova Iguaçu | 14.3% |
| 292 | Nilópolis | 14.3% |
| 293 | São Gonçalo | 13.9% |
| 294 | Itapipoca | 13.7% |
| 295 | Valparaíso de Goiás | 13.6% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Nilópolis ranks 207 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | Vespasiano | R$ 1,000 |
| 205 | São Pedro da Aldeia | R$ 1,000 |
| 206 | Santa Luzia | R$ 981 |
| 207 | Nilópolis | R$ 980 |
| 208 | Cariacica | R$ 978 |
| 209 | São Mateus | R$ 975 |
| 210 | Recife | R$ 971 |
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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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