Economy, jobs and prices in Paulista, Brazil: official figures
Paulista's gross domestic product was R$ 7.0 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.06% of Brazil's GDP and the 238th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Paulista?
GDP per person in Paulista was R$ 20,455 in 2023, the 1888th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 31st 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 Pernambuco state's economy is in Paulista?
Paulista produced 2.6% of the GDP of Pernambuco state in 2023, while holding 3.8% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Paulista?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 54.2% of Paulista's gross value added, industry 16.5%, public administration, education and health 29.0% and agriculture 0.3% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Paulista depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Paulista'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 112th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Paulista?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Paulista earned an average of R$ 2,373.72 a month in 2024 (1.7 minimum wages), the 1377th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 25th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Paulista?
The average monthly salary in Paulista rose from R$ 2,060.49 in 2022 to R$ 2,373.72 in 2024 in current reais (+15.2%; 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 Paulista?
Registered companies and organisations in Paulista employed 60,256 people at the end of 2024, 52,509 of them salaried, equal to 16.6% of the estimated population; the 43rd 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 Paulista?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Paulista grew from 54,799 in 2022 to 60,256 in 2024 (+10.0%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Paulista?
6,899 companies and other organisations were active in Paulista in 2024, about 19 per 1,000 residents (the 18th 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 Paulista?
The median monthly household income per person in Paulista was R$ 808 at the 2022 census, the 73rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2538th 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 Paulista went from R$ 7,171 in 2010 to R$ 20,455 in 2023, a rise of 185%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Paulista compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Paulista ranks 203 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Campo Largo | R$ 7.1 billion |
| 201 | Catanduva | R$ 7.0 billion |
| 202 | Olinda | R$ 7.0 billion |
| 203 | Paulista | R$ 7.0 billion |
| 204 | Arapiraca | R$ 6.9 billion |
| 205 | Araguari | R$ 6.9 billion |
| 206 | Barra Mansa | R$ 6.8 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Paulista ranks 290 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | Carapicuíba | R$ 21,801 |
| 288 | Lagarto | R$ 21,440 |
| 289 | Santa Rita | R$ 21,103 |
| 290 | Paulista | R$ 20,455 |
| 291 | Sarandi | R$ 20,250 |
| 292 | Olinda | R$ 20,073 |
| 293 | Belford Roxo | R$ 20,051 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Paulista ranks 209 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | Bauru | 17.0% |
| 207 | Castanhal | 16.6% |
| 208 | Goiânia | 16.6% |
| 209 | Paulista | 16.5% |
| 210 | Ourinhos | 16.3% |
| 211 | Rio de Janeiro | 16.3% |
| 212 | Itapipoca | 16.3% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Paulista ranks 303 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | São João de Meriti | 19.7 |
| 301 | Marituba | 19.7 |
| 302 | Novo Gama | 19.5 |
| 303 | Paulista | 19.0 |
| 304 | Paço do Lumiar | 18.6 |
| 305 | São José de Ribamar | 18.6 |
| 306 | Ribeirão das Neves | 18.2 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Paulista ranks 296 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 293 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 2,405.58 |
| 294 | Teófilo Otoni | R$ 2,394.09 |
| 295 | Porto Seguro | R$ 2,384.30 |
| 296 | Paulista | R$ 2,373.72 |
| 297 | Breves | R$ 2,372.76 |
| 298 | Timon | R$ 2,365.69 |
| 299 | Mesquita | R$ 2,362.23 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Paulista ranks 290 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | Itaperuna | 1.8 |
| 288 | Caruaru | 1.7 |
| 289 | Olinda | 1.7 |
| 290 | Paulista | 1.7 |
| 291 | Juazeiro do Norte | 1.7 |
| 292 | Parnamirim | 1.7 |
| 293 | Luziânia | 1.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Paulista ranks 278 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 275 | Magé | 16.9% |
| 276 | Itanhaém | 16.8% |
| 277 | Santa Luzia | 16.7% |
| 278 | Paulista | 16.6% |
| 279 | Trindade | 16.5% |
| 280 | Almirante Tamandaré | 16.4% |
| 281 | Santa Rita | 16.1% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Paulista ranks 248 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | São João de Meriti | R$ 820 |
| 246 | Campina Grande | R$ 808 |
| 247 | Vitória da Conquista | R$ 808 |
| 248 | Paulista | R$ 808 |
| 249 | Altamira | R$ 808 |
| 250 | Duque de Caxias | R$ 806 |
| 251 | Ananindeua | R$ 806 |
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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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