Economy, jobs and prices in Nova Friburgo, Brazil: official figures
Nova Friburgo's gross domestic product was R$ 7.4 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.07% of Brazil's GDP and the 228th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Nova Friburgo?
GDP per person in Nova Friburgo was R$ 38,789 in 2023, the 2078th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 122nd 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 Nova Friburgo?
Nova Friburgo produced 0.6% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 1.2% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Nova Friburgo?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 56.0% of Nova Friburgo's gross value added, industry 13.6%, public administration, education and health 28.2% and agriculture 2.3% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Nova Friburgo depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Nova Friburgo'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 76th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Nova Friburgo?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Nova Friburgo earned an average of R$ 2,405.58 a month in 2024 (1.7 minimum wages), the 1503rd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 28th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Nova Friburgo?
The average monthly salary in Nova Friburgo rose from R$ 2,184.03 in 2022 to R$ 2,405.58 in 2024 in current reais (+10.1%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.8 to 1.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Nova Friburgo?
Registered companies and organisations in Nova Friburgo employed 67,527 people at the end of 2024, 53,078 of them salaried, equal to 33.2% of the estimated population; the 139th 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 Nova Friburgo?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Nova Friburgo grew from 64,706 in 2022 to 67,527 in 2024 (+4.4%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Nova Friburgo?
10,938 companies and other organisations were active in Nova Friburgo in 2024, about 54 per 1,000 residents (the 130th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.7 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Nova Friburgo?
The median monthly household income per person in Nova Friburgo was R$ 1,212 at the 2022 census, the 126th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 909th 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 Nova Friburgo went from R$ 16,048 in 2010 to R$ 38,789 in 2023, a rise of 142%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Nova Friburgo compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Nova Friburgo ranks 196 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | Balsas | R$ 7.5 billion |
| 194 | Itabira | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 195 | São Vicente | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 196 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 197 | Araguaína | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 198 | Ilhéus | R$ 7.2 billion |
| 199 | Teresópolis | R$ 7.1 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Nova Friburgo ranks 199 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 196 | Aparecida de Goiânia | R$ 39,578 |
| 197 | Itapecerica da Serra | R$ 39,207 |
| 198 | Mossoró | R$ 39,020 |
| 199 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 38,789 |
| 200 | Pelotas | R$ 38,322 |
| 201 | Alagoinhas | R$ 37,769 |
| 202 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 37,733 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Nova Friburgo ranks 245 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | Recife | 13.7% |
| 243 | Parnaíba | 13.7% |
| 244 | Ananindeua | 13.7% |
| 245 | Nova Friburgo | 13.6% |
| 246 | Passo Fundo | 13.6% |
| 247 | Belford Roxo | 13.4% |
| 248 | Salvador | 13.2% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Nova Friburgo ranks 130 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 127 | Jataí | 53.9 |
| 128 | Contagem | 53.9 |
| 129 | São Leopoldo | 53.8 |
| 130 | Nova Friburgo | 53.8 |
| 131 | Campo Largo | 53.8 |
| 132 | Poá | 53.6 |
| 133 | Lavras | 53.4 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Nova Friburgo ranks 293 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | Parnamirim | R$ 2,452.42 |
| 291 | Lauro de Freitas | R$ 2,425.43 |
| 292 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | R$ 2,408.53 |
| 293 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 2,405.58 |
| 294 | Teófilo Otoni | R$ 2,394.09 |
| 295 | Porto Seguro | R$ 2,384.30 |
| 296 | Paulista | R$ 2,373.72 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Nova Friburgo ranks 295 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 292 | Parnamirim | 1.7 |
| 293 | Luziânia | 1.7 |
| 294 | Lauro de Freitas | 1.7 |
| 295 | Nova Friburgo | 1.7 |
| 296 | Timon | 1.7 |
| 297 | Porto Seguro | 1.7 |
| 298 | Mesquita | 1.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Nova Friburgo ranks 139 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 136 | Sinop | 33.3% |
| 137 | Serra | 33.3% |
| 138 | Divinópolis | 33.2% |
| 139 | Nova Friburgo | 33.2% |
| 140 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | 33.2% |
| 141 | Foz do Iguaçu | 33.0% |
| 142 | São Leopoldo | 32.8% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Nova Friburgo ranks 126 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | Colombo | R$ 1,212 |
| 124 | Ipatinga | R$ 1,212 |
| 125 | Rio Verde | R$ 1,212 |
| 126 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 1,212 |
| 127 | Rio das Ostras | R$ 1,212 |
| 128 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | R$ 1,212 |
| 129 | Resende | R$ 1,212 |
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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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