Economy, jobs and prices in Novo Gama, Brazil: official figures
Novo Gama's gross domestic product was R$ 1.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.01% of Brazil's GDP and the 968th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Novo Gama?
GDP per person in Novo Gama was R$ 13,005 in 2023, the 600th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 3rd 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 Goiás state's economy is in Novo Gama?
Novo Gama produced 0.4% of the GDP of Goiás state in 2023, while holding 1.4% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Novo Gama?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 45.2% of Novo Gama's gross value added, industry 8.2%, public administration, education and health 46.0% and agriculture 0.6% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Novo Gama depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Novo Gama's 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 17th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Novo Gama?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Novo Gama earned an average of R$ 2,612.73 a month in 2024 (1.9 minimum wages), the 2325th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 58th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Novo Gama?
The average monthly salary in Novo Gama rose from R$ 2,222.58 in 2022 to R$ 2,612.73 in 2024 in current reais (+17.6%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.8 to 1.9.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Novo Gama?
Registered companies and organisations in Novo Gama employed 8,548 people at the end of 2024, 6,370 of them salaried, equal to 8.0% of the estimated population; the 3rd 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 Novo Gama?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Novo Gama grew from 7,534 in 2022 to 8,548 in 2024 (+13.5%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Novo Gama?
2,093 companies and other organisations were active in Novo Gama in 2024, about 20 per 1,000 residents (the 19th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 213 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Novo Gama?
The median monthly household income per person in Novo Gama was R$ 785 at the 2022 census, the 58th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2368th 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 Novo Gama went from R$ 4,921 in 2010 to R$ 13,005 in 2023, a rise of 164%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Novo Gama compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Novo Gama ranks 320 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 314 | Cametá | R$ 1.9 billion |
| 315 | Piraquara | R$ 1.9 billion |
| 316 | Codó | R$ 1.8 billion |
| 317 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 1.8 billion |
| 318 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 1.6 billion |
| 319 | Breves | R$ 1.5 billion |
| 320 | Novo Gama | R$ 1.3 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Novo Gama ranks 318 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 314 | Cametá | R$ 14,171 |
| 315 | Breves | R$ 14,165 |
| 316 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | R$ 13,568 |
| 317 | Francisco Morato | R$ 13,549 |
| 318 | Novo Gama | R$ 13,005 |
| 319 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 12,820 |
| 320 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 11,285 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Novo Gama ranks 304 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Florianópolis | 8.4% |
| 302 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | 8.4% |
| 303 | Itaguaí | 8.4% |
| 304 | Novo Gama | 8.2% |
| 305 | Porto Seguro | 8.1% |
| 306 | Itabaiana | 7.6% |
| 307 | Osasco | 7.4% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Novo Gama ranks 302 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 299 | Maranguape | 20.0 |
| 300 | São João de Meriti | 19.7 |
| 301 | Marituba | 19.7 |
| 302 | Novo Gama | 19.5 |
| 303 | Paulista | 19.0 |
| 304 | Paço do Lumiar | 18.6 |
| 305 | São José de Ribamar | 18.6 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Novo Gama ranks 263 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 260 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | R$ 2,630.23 |
| 261 | Itabuna | R$ 2,621.63 |
| 262 | Crato | R$ 2,614.72 |
| 263 | Novo Gama | R$ 2,612.73 |
| 264 | Ananindeua | R$ 2,608.94 |
| 265 | Santana | R$ 2,608.87 |
| 266 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 2,605.60 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Novo Gama ranks 261 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | Bragança | 1.9 |
| 259 | Igarassu | 1.9 |
| 260 | Planaltina | 1.9 |
| 261 | Novo Gama | 1.9 |
| 262 | Ituiutaba | 1.9 |
| 263 | Lagarto | 1.9 |
| 264 | São Gonçalo | 1.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Novo Gama ranks 318 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 314 | Belford Roxo | 10.4% |
| 315 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | 10.3% |
| 316 | São José de Ribamar | 9.5% |
| 317 | Paço do Lumiar | 9.5% |
| 318 | Novo Gama | 8.0% |
| 319 | Francisco Morato | 7.8% |
| 320 | Cametá | 7.0% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Novo Gama ranks 263 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 260 | Itaituba | R$ 800 |
| 261 | Balsas | R$ 800 |
| 262 | Magé | R$ 793 |
| 263 | Novo Gama | R$ 785 |
| 264 | Itabaiana | R$ 778 |
| 265 | Feira de Santana | R$ 775 |
| 266 | Petrolina | R$ 767 |
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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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