Economy, jobs and prices in Parnaíba, Brazil: official figures
Parnaíba's gross domestic product was R$ 3.7 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.03% of Brazil's GDP and the 420th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Parnaíba?
GDP per person in Parnaíba was R$ 22,707 in 2023, the 2126th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 39th 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 Piauí state's economy is in Parnaíba?
Parnaíba produced 4.6% of the GDP of Piauí state in 2023, while holding 5.1% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Parnaíba?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 55.9% of Parnaíba's gross value added, industry 13.7%, public administration, education and health 27.6% and agriculture 2.8% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Parnaíba depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Parnaíba'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 78th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Parnaíba?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Parnaíba earned an average of R$ 2,489.24 a month in 2024 (1.8 minimum wages), the 1843rd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 39th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Parnaíba?
The average monthly salary in Parnaíba rose from R$ 2,186.85 in 2022 to R$ 2,489.24 in 2024 in current reais (+13.8%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.8 to 1.8.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Parnaíba?
Registered companies and organisations in Parnaíba employed 32,502 people at the end of 2024, 25,905 of them salaried, equal to 19.2% of the estimated population; the 63rd 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 Parnaíba?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Parnaíba grew from 29,171 in 2022 to 32,502 in 2024 (+11.4%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Parnaíba?
5,477 companies and other organisations were active in Parnaíba in 2024, about 32 per 1,000 residents (the 79th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 840 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Parnaíba?
The median monthly household income per person in Parnaíba was R$ 728 at the 2022 census, the 44th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2224th 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 Parnaíba went from R$ 6,638 in 2010 to R$ 22,707 in 2023, a rise of 242%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Parnaíba compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Parnaíba ranks 273 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 270 | Itaituba | R$ 3.8 billion |
| 271 | Igarassu | R$ 3.8 billion |
| 272 | Santana | R$ 3.7 billion |
| 273 | Parnaíba | R$ 3.7 billion |
| 274 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 3.7 billion |
| 275 | Trindade | R$ 3.6 billion |
| 276 | Valparaíso de Goiás | R$ 3.6 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Parnaíba ranks 282 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | Magé | R$ 23,239 |
| 280 | Coronel Fabriciano | R$ 22,799 |
| 281 | Nilópolis | R$ 22,755 |
| 282 | Parnaíba | R$ 22,707 |
| 283 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 22,569 |
| 284 | São Vicente | R$ 22,475 |
| 285 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | R$ 22,346 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Parnaíba ranks 243 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | Pelotas | 13.8% |
| 241 | Teófilo Otoni | 13.7% |
| 242 | Recife | 13.7% |
| 243 | Parnaíba | 13.7% |
| 244 | Ananindeua | 13.7% |
| 245 | Nova Friburgo | 13.6% |
| 246 | Passo Fundo | 13.6% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Parnaíba ranks 242 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 239 | Corumbá | 32.5 |
| 240 | Castanhal | 32.4 |
| 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 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Parnaíba ranks 282 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | Ubá | R$ 2,532.51 |
| 280 | Nova Serrana | R$ 2,515.59 |
| 281 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 2,495.90 |
| 282 | Parnaíba | R$ 2,489.24 |
| 283 | Santa Rita | R$ 2,485.26 |
| 284 | São Gonçalo | R$ 2,483.80 |
| 285 | Juazeiro | R$ 2,479.03 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Parnaíba ranks 272 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 269 | São José de Ribamar | 1.8 |
| 270 | Juazeiro | 1.8 |
| 271 | Cabo Frio | 1.8 |
| 272 | Parnaíba | 1.8 |
| 273 | Jequié | 1.8 |
| 274 | Abaetetuba | 1.8 |
| 275 | Santa Rita | 1.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Parnaíba ranks 258 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | Jequié | 19.9% |
| 256 | Fazenda Rio Grande | 19.3% |
| 257 | Garanhuns | 19.2% |
| 258 | Parnaíba | 19.2% |
| 259 | Senador Canedo | 19.1% |
| 260 | Itaquaquecetuba | 18.9% |
| 261 | Altamira | 18.8% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Parnaíba ranks 277 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 274 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 733 |
| 275 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | R$ 733 |
| 276 | Caruaru | R$ 731 |
| 277 | Parnaíba | R$ 728 |
| 278 | Açailândia | R$ 722 |
| 279 | Camaragibe | R$ 706 |
| 280 | Arapiraca | R$ 703 |
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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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