Economy, jobs and prices in Paranaguá, Brazil: official figures
Paranaguá's gross domestic product was R$ 15.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.14% of Brazil's GDP and the 112th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Paranaguá?
GDP per person in Paranaguá was R$ 104,861 in 2023, the 236th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 18th highest 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 Paraná state's economy is in Paranaguá?
Paranaguá produced 2.3% of the GDP of Paraná state in 2023, while holding 1.3% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Paranaguá?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 63.7% of Paranaguá's gross value added, industry 27.8%, public administration, education and health 8.3% and agriculture 0.2% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Paranaguá depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Paranaguá's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), trade and vehicle repair, and manufacturing. Industry's share of value added was the 126th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Paranaguá?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Paranaguá earned an average of R$ 3,791.81 a month in 2024 (2.7 minimum wages), the 360th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 86th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Paranaguá?
The average monthly salary in Paranaguá rose from R$ 3,643.96 in 2022 to R$ 3,791.81 in 2024 in current reais (+4.1%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 3.0 to 2.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Paranaguá?
Registered companies and organisations in Paranaguá employed 54,980 people at the end of 2024, 46,381 of them salaried, equal to 36.7% of the estimated population; the 105th 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 Paranaguá?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Paranaguá grew from 48,534 in 2022 to 54,980 in 2024 (+13.3%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Paranaguá?
7,767 companies and other organisations were active in Paranaguá in 2024, about 52 per 1,000 residents (the 143rd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.2 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Paranaguá?
The median monthly household income per person in Paranaguá was R$ 1,125 at the 2022 census, the 152nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1772nd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities (Brazil: R$ 1,000).
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- At current prices, not adjusted for inflation, GDP per person in Paranaguá went from R$ 28,965 in 2010 to R$ 104,861 in 2023, a rise of 262%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Paranaguá compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Paranaguá ranks 104 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Jaraguá do Sul | R$ 15.5 billion |
| 102 | Rio Claro | R$ 15.4 billion |
| 103 | Volta Redonda | R$ 15.3 billion |
| 104 | Paranaguá | R$ 15.3 billion |
| 105 | Sete Lagoas | R$ 14.9 billion |
| 106 | Três Lagoas | R$ 14.8 billion |
| 107 | Araraquara | R$ 14.7 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Paranaguá ranks 18 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Nova Lima | R$ 111,440 |
| 16 | Indaiatuba | R$ 110,518 |
| 17 | Luís Eduardo Magalhães | R$ 107,118 |
| 18 | Paranaguá | R$ 104,861 |
| 19 | Piracicaba | R$ 104,770 |
| 20 | São José dos Pinhais | R$ 103,019 |
| 21 | Araruama | R$ 101,458 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Paranaguá ranks 126 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | Eunápolis | 28.0% |
| 124 | Botucatu | 27.9% |
| 125 | Santo André | 27.9% |
| 126 | Paranaguá | 27.8% |
| 127 | Cachoeirinha | 27.7% |
| 128 | Itaituba | 27.7% |
| 129 | Araruama | 27.7% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Paranaguá ranks 143 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 140 | Caraguatatuba | 52.4 |
| 141 | Taubaté | 52.1 |
| 142 | Aracaju | 52.0 |
| 143 | Paranaguá | 51.8 |
| 144 | Fortaleza | 51.4 |
| 145 | Barreiras | 51.3 |
| 146 | Ji-Paraná | 50.6 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Paranaguá ranks 86 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 3,837.80 |
| 84 | Praia Grande | R$ 3,826.66 |
| 85 | Itaguaí | R$ 3,819.45 |
| 86 | Paranaguá | R$ 3,791.81 |
| 87 | Foz do Iguaçu | R$ 3,791.04 |
| 88 | Resende | R$ 3,784.39 |
| 89 | Salto | R$ 3,773.63 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Paranaguá ranks 88 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Suzano | 2.7 |
| 86 | Foz do Iguaçu | 2.7 |
| 87 | Chapecó | 2.7 |
| 88 | Paranaguá | 2.7 |
| 89 | Franco da Rocha | 2.7 |
| 90 | Salto | 2.7 |
| 91 | Resende | 2.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Paranaguá ranks 105 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | Apucarana | 36.8% |
| 103 | Uberaba | 36.7% |
| 104 | Birigui | 36.7% |
| 105 | Paranaguá | 36.7% |
| 106 | Cachoeirinha | 36.4% |
| 107 | Araras | 36.4% |
| 108 | Guarulhos | 36.2% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Paranaguá ranks 169 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 166 | Governador Valadares | R$ 1,133 |
| 167 | Itaperuna | R$ 1,128 |
| 168 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 1,125 |
| 169 | Paranaguá | R$ 1,125 |
| 170 | Sabará | R$ 1,125 |
| 171 | Barbacena | R$ 1,106 |
| 172 | Serra | R$ 1,100 |
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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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