Economy, jobs and prices in Olinda, Brazil: official figures
Olinda's gross domestic product was R$ 7.0 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.06% of Brazil's GDP and the 237th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Olinda?
GDP per person in Olinda was R$ 20,073 in 2023, the 1847th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 29th 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 Pernambuco state's economy is in Olinda?
Olinda produced 2.6% of the GDP of Pernambuco state in 2023, while holding 3.8% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Olinda?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 56.7% of Olinda's gross value added, industry 12.4%, public administration, education and health 30.8% and agriculture 0.1% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Olinda depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Olinda'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 62nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Olinda?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Olinda earned an average of R$ 2,362.04 a month in 2024 (1.7 minimum wages), the 1329th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 21st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Olinda?
The average monthly salary in Olinda rose from R$ 2,076.06 in 2022 to R$ 2,362.04 in 2024 in current reais (+13.8%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.7 to 1.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Olinda?
Registered companies and organisations in Olinda employed 88,733 people at the end of 2024, 74,055 of them salaried, equal to 24.3% of the estimated population; the 103rd 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 Olinda?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Olinda fell from 88,852 in 2022 to 88,733 in 2024 (-0.1%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Olinda?
11,647 companies and other organisations were active in Olinda in 2024, about 32 per 1,000 residents (the 77th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.4 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Olinda?
The median monthly household income per person in Olinda was R$ 800 at the 2022 census, the 64th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2421st 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 Olinda went from R$ 9,266 in 2010 to R$ 20,073 in 2023, a rise of 117%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Olinda compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Olinda ranks 202 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Teresópolis | R$ 7.1 billion |
| 200 | Campo Largo | R$ 7.1 billion |
| 201 | Catanduva | R$ 7.0 billion |
| 202 | Olinda | R$ 7.0 billion |
| 203 | Paulista | R$ 7.0 billion |
| 204 | Arapiraca | R$ 6.9 billion |
| 205 | Araguari | R$ 6.9 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Olinda ranks 292 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | Santa Rita | R$ 21,103 |
| 290 | Paulista | R$ 20,455 |
| 291 | Sarandi | R$ 20,250 |
| 292 | Olinda | R$ 20,073 |
| 293 | Belford Roxo | R$ 20,051 |
| 294 | Itapipoca | R$ 19,450 |
| 295 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 19,214 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Olinda ranks 259 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | São Pedro da Aldeia | 12.7% |
| 257 | Guarapari | 12.7% |
| 258 | Bagé | 12.5% |
| 259 | Olinda | 12.4% |
| 260 | Natal | 12.3% |
| 261 | Balneário Camboriú | 12.3% |
| 262 | Palmas | 12.3% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Olinda ranks 244 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | Campos dos Goytacazes | 32.3 |
| 242 | Parnaíba | 32.3 |
| 243 | Boa Vista | 32.1 |
| 244 | Olinda | 31.9 |
| 245 | Embu das Artes | 31.8 |
| 246 | Belém | 31.6 |
| 247 | São Pedro da Aldeia | 31.5 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Olinda ranks 300 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | Breves | R$ 2,372.76 |
| 298 | Timon | R$ 2,365.69 |
| 299 | Mesquita | R$ 2,362.23 |
| 300 | Olinda | R$ 2,362.04 |
| 301 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 2,353.26 |
| 302 | Araruama | R$ 2,348.15 |
| 303 | Patos | R$ 2,338.46 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Olinda ranks 289 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 286 | Ubá | 1.8 |
| 287 | Itaperuna | 1.8 |
| 288 | Caruaru | 1.7 |
| 289 | Olinda | 1.7 |
| 290 | Paulista | 1.7 |
| 291 | Juazeiro do Norte | 1.7 |
| 292 | Parnamirim | 1.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Olinda ranks 218 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 215 | Paragominas | 24.5% |
| 216 | Coronel Fabriciano | 24.4% |
| 217 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | 24.4% |
| 218 | Olinda | 24.3% |
| 219 | Guarapari | 24.2% |
| 220 | Mauá | 24.2% |
| 221 | Várzea Grande | 23.9% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Olinda ranks 257 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 254 | Mesquita | R$ 803 |
| 255 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 803 |
| 256 | Boa Vista | R$ 800 |
| 257 | Olinda | R$ 800 |
| 258 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | R$ 800 |
| 259 | Ilhéus | R$ 800 |
| 260 | Itaituba | R$ 800 |
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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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