Economy, jobs and prices in Palmas, Brazil: official figures
Palmas' gross domestic product was R$ 14.2 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.13% of Brazil's GDP and the 122nd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Palmas?
GDP per person in Palmas was R$ 46,808 in 2023, the 1549th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 160th 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 Tocantins state's economy is in Palmas?
Palmas produced 22.0% of the GDP of Tocantins state in 2023, while holding 20.9% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Palmas?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 56.8% of Palmas' gross value added, industry 12.3%, public administration, education and health 28.0% and agriculture 2.9% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Palmas depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Palmas' 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 59th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Palmas?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Palmas earned an average of R$ 4,261.07 a month in 2024 (3.0 minimum wages), the 141st highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 40th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Palmas?
The average monthly salary in Palmas fell from R$ 4,317.05 in 2022 to R$ 4,261.07 in 2024 in current reais (-1.3%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 3.6 to 3.0.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Palmas?
Registered companies and organisations in Palmas employed 211,191 people at the end of 2024, 181,604 of them salaried, equal to 65.3% of the estimated population; the 8th 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 Palmas?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Palmas grew from 168,195 in 2022 to 211,191 in 2024 (+25.6%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Palmas?
23,664 companies and other organisations were active in Palmas in 2024, about 73 per 1,000 residents (the 56th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 9.8 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Palmas?
The median monthly household income per person in Palmas was R$ 1,267 at the 2022 census, the 97th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 656th 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 Palmas went from R$ 17,972 in 2010 to R$ 46,808 in 2023, a rise of 160%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Palmas compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Palmas ranks 111 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | Franca | R$ 14.4 billion |
| 109 | Santana de Parnaíba | R$ 14.3 billion |
| 110 | Pouso Alegre | R$ 14.2 billion |
| 111 | Palmas | R$ 14.2 billion |
| 112 | Rio Grande | R$ 14.1 billion |
| 113 | Passo Fundo | R$ 14.1 billion |
| 114 | Itu | R$ 14.0 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Palmas ranks 161 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 158 | Campo Grande | R$ 47,066 |
| 159 | Jandira | R$ 46,991 |
| 160 | Ji-Paraná | R$ 46,846 |
| 161 | Palmas | R$ 46,808 |
| 162 | Várzea Grande | R$ 46,602 |
| 163 | Palhoça | R$ 46,247 |
| 164 | Assis | R$ 46,175 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Palmas ranks 262 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | Olinda | 12.4% |
| 260 | Natal | 12.3% |
| 261 | Balneário Camboriú | 12.3% |
| 262 | Palmas | 12.3% |
| 263 | Piraquara | 12.2% |
| 264 | Paço do Lumiar | 12.2% |
| 265 | Magé | 12.1% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Palmas ranks 56 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Catanduva | 74.0 |
| 54 | Arapongas | 74.0 |
| 55 | São José | 73.8 |
| 56 | Palmas | 73.1 |
| 57 | Umuarama | 73.0 |
| 58 | Uberlândia | 72.4 |
| 59 | Franca | 72.4 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Palmas ranks 40 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Itapevi | R$ 4,299.17 |
| 38 | Araucária | R$ 4,286.46 |
| 39 | Bento Gonçalves | R$ 4,283.15 |
| 40 | Palmas | R$ 4,261.07 |
| 41 | Betim | R$ 4,251.65 |
| 42 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 4,201.11 |
| 43 | Santana de Parnaíba | R$ 4,200.10 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Palmas ranks 41 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Recife | 3.0 |
| 39 | Sorocaba | 3.0 |
| 40 | Betim | 3.0 |
| 41 | Palmas | 3.0 |
| 42 | Parauapebas | 3.0 |
| 43 | Itapevi | 3.0 |
| 44 | Pindamonhangaba | 3.0 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Palmas ranks 8 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Florianópolis | 71.3% |
| 6 | Curitiba | 69.0% |
| 7 | Nova Lima | 67.2% |
| 8 | Palmas | 65.3% |
| 9 | Porto Alegre | 64.3% |
| 10 | Lauro de Freitas | 64.2% |
| 11 | Brasília | 61.5% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Palmas ranks 97 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Votorantim | R$ 1,285 |
| 95 | Cambé | R$ 1,280 |
| 96 | Taubaté | R$ 1,275 |
| 97 | Palmas | R$ 1,267 |
| 98 | Dourados | R$ 1,267 |
| 99 | Birigui | R$ 1,256 |
| 100 | Osasco | R$ 1,250 |
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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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