Economy, jobs and prices in Patos, Brazil: official figures
Patos' gross domestic product was R$ 2.6 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.02% of Brazil's GDP and the 576th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Patos?
GDP per person in Patos was R$ 24,768 in 2023, the 2321st lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 46th 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 Paraíba state's economy is in Patos?
Patos produced 2.6% of the GDP of Paraíba state in 2023, while holding 2.6% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Patos?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 58.2% of Patos' gross value added, industry 9.8%, public administration, education and health 31.1% and agriculture 0.8% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Patos depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Patos' 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 35th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Patos?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Patos earned an average of R$ 2,338.46 a month in 2024 (1.7 minimum wages), the 1234th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 18th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Patos?
The average monthly salary in Patos rose from R$ 2,237.09 in 2022 to R$ 2,338.46 in 2024 in current reais (+4.5%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.8 to 1.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Patos?
Registered companies and organisations in Patos employed 21,990 people at the end of 2024, 17,612 of them salaried, equal to 20.4% of the estimated population; the 70th 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 Patos?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Patos grew from 19,741 in 2022 to 21,990 in 2024 (+11.4%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Patos?
3,842 companies and other organisations were active in Patos in 2024, about 36 per 1,000 residents (the 99th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 530 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Patos?
The median monthly household income per person in Patos was R$ 750 at the 2022 census, the 51st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2295th 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 Patos went from R$ 8,252 in 2010 to R$ 24,768 in 2023, a rise of 200%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Patos compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Patos ranks 299 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 296 | Camboriú | R$ 2.7 billion |
| 297 | Caxias | R$ 2.7 billion |
| 298 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | R$ 2.6 billion |
| 299 | Patos | R$ 2.6 billion |
| 300 | Itapipoca | R$ 2.6 billion |
| 301 | Crato | R$ 2.4 billion |
| 302 | Abaetetuba | R$ 2.4 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Patos ranks 275 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 272 | Trindade | R$ 25,497 |
| 273 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 25,278 |
| 274 | Marituba | R$ 24,874 |
| 275 | Patos | R$ 24,768 |
| 276 | Viamão | R$ 24,742 |
| 277 | Jequié | R$ 24,448 |
| 278 | Ananindeua | R$ 23,965 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Patos ranks 286 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 283 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 10.1% |
| 284 | Muriaé | 10.1% |
| 285 | Caxias | 10.0% |
| 286 | Patos | 9.8% |
| 287 | Planaltina | 9.8% |
| 288 | Manacapuru | 9.7% |
| 289 | Porto Alegre | 9.5% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Patos ranks 222 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 219 | Jandira | 36.2 |
| 220 | Petrolina | 35.8 |
| 221 | Itanhaém | 35.8 |
| 222 | Patos | 35.6 |
| 223 | Parauapebas | 35.6 |
| 224 | Juazeiro do Norte | 35.5 |
| 225 | Luziânia | 34.1 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Patos ranks 303 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 304 | Caruaru | R$ 2,335.60 |
| 305 | Castanhal | R$ 2,323.41 |
| 306 | Garanhuns | R$ 2,320.91 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Patos ranks 304 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 1.7 |
| 302 | São Lourenço da Mata | 1.7 |
| 303 | Breves | 1.7 |
| 304 | Patos | 1.7 |
| 305 | Arapiraca | 1.6 |
| 306 | Magé | 1.6 |
| 307 | Castanhal | 1.6 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Patos ranks 251 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 248 | Maricá | 20.6% |
| 249 | Camboriú | 20.6% |
| 250 | Juazeiro | 20.6% |
| 251 | Patos | 20.4% |
| 252 | Sabará | 20.2% |
| 253 | São Pedro da Aldeia | 20.0% |
| 254 | Marituba | 19.9% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Patos ranks 270 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 267 | Planaltina | R$ 767 |
| 268 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 760 |
| 269 | Camaçari | R$ 750 |
| 270 | Patos | R$ 750 |
| 271 | Macapá | R$ 745 |
| 272 | Marabá | R$ 737 |
| 273 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 733 |
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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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