Economy, jobs and prices in Paulo Afonso, Brazil: official figures
Paulo Afonso's gross domestic product was R$ 4.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.04% of Brazil's GDP and the 368th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Paulo Afonso?
GDP per person in Paulo Afonso was R$ 37,733 in 2023, the 2172nd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 119th 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 Bahia state's economy is in Paulo Afonso?
Paulo Afonso produced 1.0% of the GDP of Bahia state in 2023, while holding 0.8% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Paulo Afonso?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 23.4% of Paulo Afonso's gross value added, industry 61.9%, public administration, education and health 13.8% 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 Paulo Afonso depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Paulo Afonso's economy in 2021 were electricity, gas, water, sewerage and waste management, other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 9th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Paulo Afonso?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Paulo Afonso earned an average of R$ 2,767.98 a month in 2024 (2.0 minimum wages), the 2657th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 78th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Paulo Afonso?
The average monthly salary in Paulo Afonso rose from R$ 2,512.84 in 2022 to R$ 2,767.98 in 2024 in current reais (+10.2%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.1 to 2.0.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Paulo Afonso?
Registered companies and organisations in Paulo Afonso employed 21,270 people at the end of 2024, 17,500 of them salaried, equal to 17.9% of the estimated population; the 52nd 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 Paulo Afonso?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Paulo Afonso grew from 19,704 in 2022 to 21,270 in 2024 (+7.9%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Paulo Afonso?
3,309 companies and other organisations were active in Paulo Afonso in 2024, about 28 per 1,000 residents (the 54th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 638 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Paulo Afonso?
The median monthly household income per person in Paulo Afonso was R$ 700 at the 2022 census, the 37th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2122nd 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 Paulo Afonso went from R$ 19,591 in 2010 to R$ 37,733 in 2023, a rise of 93%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Paulo Afonso compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Paulo Afonso ranks 255 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | São Mateus | R$ 4.4 billion |
| 253 | Açailândia | R$ 4.3 billion |
| 254 | Eunápolis | R$ 4.3 billion |
| 255 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 4.3 billion |
| 256 | Corumbá | R$ 4.2 billion |
| 257 | Fazenda Rio Grande | R$ 4.1 billion |
| 258 | Alvorada | R$ 4.1 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Paulo Afonso ranks 202 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 38,789 |
| 200 | Pelotas | R$ 38,322 |
| 201 | Alagoinhas | R$ 37,769 |
| 202 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 37,733 |
| 203 | Franco da Rocha | R$ 37,543 |
| 204 | Eunápolis | R$ 37,503 |
| 205 | Bagé | R$ 37,433 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Paulo Afonso ranks 9 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cubatão | 65.3% |
| 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% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Paulo Afonso ranks 267 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 264 | Viamão | 27.9 |
| 265 | Piraquara | 27.9 |
| 266 | Bacabal | 27.8 |
| 267 | Paulo Afonso | 27.8 |
| 268 | Santana | 27.5 |
| 269 | Itaguaí | 27.3 |
| 270 | Alvorada | 27.1 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Paulo Afonso ranks 243 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | Almirante Tamandaré | R$ 2,788.76 |
| 241 | Petrolina | R$ 2,780.90 |
| 242 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 2,771.07 |
| 243 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 2,767.98 |
| 244 | Ji-Paraná | R$ 2,742.92 |
| 245 | Volta Redonda | R$ 2,741.28 |
| 246 | Lagarto | R$ 2,736.06 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Paulo Afonso ranks 239 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 236 | Umuarama | 2.0 |
| 237 | Simões Filho | 2.0 |
| 238 | Eunápolis | 2.0 |
| 239 | Paulo Afonso | 2.0 |
| 240 | Passos | 2.0 |
| 241 | Marituba | 2.0 |
| 242 | Poá | 2.0 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Paulo Afonso ranks 269 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 266 | Santarém | 18.0% |
| 267 | Lagarto | 18.0% |
| 268 | Itaboraí | 17.9% |
| 269 | Paulo Afonso | 17.9% |
| 270 | Luziânia | 17.9% |
| 271 | Crato | 17.4% |
| 272 | Sarandi | 17.3% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Paulo Afonso ranks 284 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | R$ 700 |
| 282 | Belford Roxo | R$ 700 |
| 283 | Queimados | R$ 700 |
| 284 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 700 |
| 285 | Alagoinhas | R$ 693 |
| 286 | Santana | R$ 688 |
| 287 | Manaus | R$ 686 |
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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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