Economy, jobs and prices in Paulínia, Brazil: official figures
Paulínia's gross domestic product was R$ 67.1 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.61% of Brazil's GDP and the 19th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Paulínia?
GDP per person in Paulínia was R$ 606,741 in 2023, the 4th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 2nd 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 São Paulo state's economy is in Paulínia?
Paulínia produced 1.9% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.3% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Paulínia?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 36.5% of Paulínia's gross value added, industry 60.6%, public administration, education and health 2.8% and agriculture 0.0% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Paulínia depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Paulínia's economy in 2021 were manufacturing, other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 10th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Paulínia?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Paulínia earned an average of R$ 6,046.95 a month in 2024 (4.3 minimum wages), the 9th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 4th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Paulínia?
The average monthly salary in Paulínia rose from R$ 5,527.47 in 2022 to R$ 6,046.95 in 2024 in current reais (+9.4%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 4.6 to 4.3.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Paulínia?
Registered companies and organisations in Paulínia employed 65,056 people at the end of 2024, 55,276 of them salaried, equal to 56.2% of the estimated population; the 20th 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 Paulínia?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Paulínia grew from 59,074 in 2022 to 65,056 in 2024 (+10.1%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Paulínia?
7,966 companies and other organisations were active in Paulínia in 2024, about 69 per 1,000 residents (the 65th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 4.4 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Paulínia?
The median monthly household income per person in Paulínia was R$ 1,750 at the 2022 census, the 14th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 55th 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 Paulínia went from R$ 172,141 in 2010 to R$ 606,741 in 2023, a rise of 252%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Paulínia compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Paulínia ranks 19 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | São Bernardo do Campo | R$ 72.0 billion |
| 17 | Barueri | R$ 71.6 billion |
| 18 | Duque de Caxias | R$ 70.1 billion |
| 19 | Paulínia | R$ 67.1 billion |
| 20 | Recife | R$ 66.4 billion |
| 21 | Jundiaí | R$ 65.4 billion |
| 22 | São José dos Campos | R$ 61.4 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Paulínia ranks 2 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maricá | R$ 679,714 |
| 2 | Paulínia | R$ 606,741 |
| 3 | Cubatão | R$ 247,283 |
| 4 | Barueri | R$ 226,391 |
| 5 | Araucária | R$ 224,672 |
| 6 | Itajaí | R$ 182,523 |
| 7 | Osasco | R$ 163,878 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Paulínia ranks 10 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Araucária | 65.1% |
| 8 | Foz do Iguaçu | 63.8% |
| 9 | Paulo Afonso | 61.9% |
| 10 | Paulínia | 60.6% |
| 11 | Camaçari | 60.5% |
| 12 | Ipatinga | 58.8% |
| 13 | Niterói | 58.6% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Paulínia ranks 65 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Apucarana | 69.8 |
| 63 | Sertãozinho | 69.7 |
| 64 | Limeira | 69.2 |
| 65 | Paulínia | 68.9 |
| 66 | Araraquara | 68.7 |
| 67 | Jaú | 68.7 |
| 68 | Ponta Grossa | 68.6 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Paulínia ranks 4 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macaé | R$ 7,939.45 |
| 2 | Guarujá | R$ 6,649.76 |
| 3 | Florianópolis | R$ 6,312.50 |
| 4 | Paulínia | R$ 6,046.95 |
| 5 | Cubatão | R$ 5,923.63 |
| 6 | Brasília | R$ 5,805.20 |
| 7 | São Paulo | R$ 5,699.96 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Paulínia ranks 4 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macaé | 5.6 |
| 2 | Guarujá | 4.7 |
| 3 | Florianópolis | 4.5 |
| 4 | Paulínia | 4.3 |
| 5 | Cubatão | 4.2 |
| 6 | Brasília | 4.1 |
| 7 | São Paulo | 4.0 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Paulínia ranks 20 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Balneário Camboriú | 57.5% |
| 18 | São Paulo | 57.4% |
| 19 | São José | 56.7% |
| 20 | Paulínia | 56.2% |
| 21 | Santana de Parnaíba | 55.1% |
| 22 | Itajaí | 54.3% |
| 23 | Jundiaí | 54.1% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Paulínia ranks 14 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jaraguá do Sul | R$ 1,773 |
| 12 | Maringá | R$ 1,767 |
| 13 | Vitória | R$ 1,750 |
| 14 | Paulínia | R$ 1,750 |
| 15 | Porto Alegre | R$ 1,700 |
| 16 | Erechim | R$ 1,700 |
| 17 | São José | R$ 1,667 |
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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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