Economy, jobs and prices in Parnamirim, Brazil: official figures
Parnamirim's gross domestic product was R$ 7.6 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.07% of Brazil's GDP and the 220th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Parnamirim?
GDP per person in Parnamirim was R$ 30,107 in 2023, the 2769th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 74th 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 Rio Grande do Norte state's economy is in Parnamirim?
Parnamirim produced 7.5% of the GDP of Rio Grande do Norte state in 2023, while holding 7.9% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Parnamirim?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 61.1% of Parnamirim's gross value added, industry 10.2%, public administration, education and health 27.3% and agriculture 1.5% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Parnamirim depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Parnamirim's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), trade and vehicle repair, and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 39th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Parnamirim?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Parnamirim earned an average of R$ 2,452.42 a month in 2024 (1.7 minimum wages), the 1681st lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 31st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Parnamirim?
The average monthly salary in Parnamirim rose from R$ 2,087.66 in 2022 to R$ 2,452.42 in 2024 in current reais (+17.5%; 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 Parnamirim?
Registered companies and organisations in Parnamirim employed 63,485 people at the end of 2024, 52,323 of them salaried, equal to 23.6% of the estimated population; the 98th 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 Parnamirim?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Parnamirim grew from 56,066 in 2022 to 63,485 in 2024 (+13.2%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Parnamirim?
10,058 companies and other organisations were active in Parnamirim in 2024, about 37 per 1,000 residents (the 111th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.6 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Parnamirim?
The median monthly household income per person in Parnamirim was R$ 1,150 at the 2022 census, the 160th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1649th 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 Parnamirim went from R$ 13,805 in 2010 to R$ 30,107 in 2023, a rise of 118%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Parnamirim compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Parnamirim ranks 191 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 188 | Itapetininga | R$ 8.0 billion |
| 189 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 7.8 billion |
| 190 | Colombo | R$ 7.6 billion |
| 191 | Parnamirim | R$ 7.6 billion |
| 192 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 7.6 billion |
| 193 | Balsas | R$ 7.5 billion |
| 194 | Itabira | R$ 7.4 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Parnamirim ranks 247 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 244 | Altamira | R$ 30,788 |
| 245 | Campina Grande | R$ 30,781 |
| 246 | Santa Luzia | R$ 30,156 |
| 247 | Parnamirim | R$ 30,107 |
| 248 | Luziânia | R$ 29,956 |
| 249 | Porto Seguro | R$ 29,763 |
| 250 | Caruaru | R$ 29,738 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Parnamirim ranks 282 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | Teresópolis | 10.2% |
| 280 | Santarém | 10.2% |
| 281 | Coronel Fabriciano | 10.2% |
| 282 | Parnamirim | 10.2% |
| 283 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 10.1% |
| 284 | Muriaé | 10.1% |
| 285 | Caxias | 10.0% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Parnamirim ranks 210 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 207 | Campina Grande | 38.3 |
| 208 | Sapucaia do Sul | 37.7 |
| 209 | Fazenda Rio Grande | 37.7 |
| 210 | Parnamirim | 37.3 |
| 211 | Rio Branco | 37.3 |
| 212 | Bagé | 37.1 |
| 213 | Araruama | 37.0 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Parnamirim ranks 290 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | Cabo Frio | R$ 2,474.14 |
| 288 | Luziânia | R$ 2,465.04 |
| 289 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 2,463.28 |
| 290 | Parnamirim | R$ 2,452.42 |
| 291 | Lauro de Freitas | R$ 2,425.43 |
| 292 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | R$ 2,408.53 |
| 293 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 2,405.58 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Parnamirim ranks 292 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | Olinda | 1.7 |
| 290 | Paulista | 1.7 |
| 291 | Juazeiro do Norte | 1.7 |
| 292 | Parnamirim | 1.7 |
| 293 | Luziânia | 1.7 |
| 294 | Lauro de Freitas | 1.7 |
| 295 | Nova Friburgo | 1.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Parnamirim ranks 223 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 220 | Mauá | 24.2% |
| 221 | Várzea Grande | 23.9% |
| 222 | Vitória de Santo Antão | 23.7% |
| 223 | Parnamirim | 23.6% |
| 224 | Barra Mansa | 23.5% |
| 225 | Formosa | 23.3% |
| 226 | Duque de Caxias | 23.2% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Parnamirim ranks 160 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 157 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 1,171 |
| 158 | Teresópolis | R$ 1,167 |
| 159 | Itabira | R$ 1,167 |
| 160 | Parnamirim | R$ 1,150 |
| 161 | Bagé | R$ 1,150 |
| 162 | Muriaé | R$ 1,150 |
| 163 | Poá | R$ 1,150 |
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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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