Economy, jobs and prices in Petrópolis, Brazil: official figures
Petrópolis' gross domestic product was R$ 19.9 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.18% of Brazil's GDP and the 84th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Petrópolis?
GDP per person in Petrópolis was R$ 71,383 in 2023, the 645th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 81st 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 Rio de Janeiro state's economy is in Petrópolis?
Petrópolis produced 1.7% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 1.7% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Petrópolis?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 47.3% of Petrópolis' gross value added, industry 34.4%, public administration, education and health 17.8% and agriculture 0.5% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Petrópolis depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Petrópolis' economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), manufacturing, and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 78th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Petrópolis?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Petrópolis earned an average of R$ 3,113.46 a month in 2024 (2.2 minimum wages), the 1506th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 132nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Petrópolis?
The average monthly salary in Petrópolis rose from R$ 2,796.31 in 2022 to R$ 3,113.46 in 2024 in current reais (+11.3%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.3 to 2.2.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Petrópolis?
Registered companies and organisations in Petrópolis employed 95,929 people at the end of 2024, 72,892 of them salaried, equal to 32.5% of the estimated population; the 144th 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 Petrópolis?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Petrópolis grew from 91,461 in 2022 to 95,929 in 2024 (+4.9%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Petrópolis?
16,065 companies and other organisations were active in Petrópolis in 2024, about 54 per 1,000 residents (the 121st highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 3.0 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Petrópolis?
The median monthly household income per person in Petrópolis was R$ 1,206 at the 2022 census, the 138th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1244th 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 Petrópolis went from R$ 24,471 in 2010 to R$ 71,383 in 2023, a rise of 192%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Petrópolis compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Petrópolis ranks 79 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Anápolis | R$ 20.4 billion |
| 77 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | R$ 20.3 billion |
| 78 | Dourados | R$ 20.3 billion |
| 79 | Petrópolis | R$ 19.9 billion |
| 80 | Vila Velha | R$ 19.7 billion |
| 81 | Cariacica | R$ 19.7 billion |
| 82 | Jacareí | R$ 19.7 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Petrópolis ranks 81 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Limeira | R$ 71,528 |
| 79 | Sertãozinho | R$ 71,520 |
| 80 | Ponta Grossa | R$ 71,388 |
| 81 | Petrópolis | R$ 71,383 |
| 82 | Angra dos Reis | R$ 71,076 |
| 83 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 70,904 |
| 84 | Uberaba | R$ 70,121 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Petrópolis ranks 78 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Diadema | 34.8% |
| 76 | Sumaré | 34.6% |
| 77 | Sertãozinho | 34.6% |
| 78 | Petrópolis | 34.4% |
| 79 | Anápolis | 33.8% |
| 80 | Duque de Caxias | 33.3% |
| 81 | Itumbiara | 33.3% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Petrópolis ranks 121 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | Anápolis | 55.3 |
| 119 | Colatina | 55.2 |
| 120 | Tatuí | 55.1 |
| 121 | Petrópolis | 54.5 |
| 122 | Passos | 54.4 |
| 123 | Porto Seguro | 54.4 |
| 124 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | 54.2 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Petrópolis ranks 189 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 186 | Tubarão | R$ 3,146.71 |
| 187 | Alvorada | R$ 3,144.82 |
| 188 | Santa Luzia | R$ 3,127.52 |
| 189 | Petrópolis | R$ 3,113.46 |
| 190 | Ibirité | R$ 3,113.10 |
| 191 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | R$ 3,109.15 |
| 192 | Lages | R$ 3,107.70 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Petrópolis ranks 185 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 182 | Lavras | 2.3 |
| 183 | Campos dos Goytacazes | 2.2 |
| 184 | Carapicuíba | 2.2 |
| 185 | Petrópolis | 2.2 |
| 186 | Rio Verde | 2.2 |
| 187 | Santa Luzia | 2.2 |
| 188 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 2.2 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Petrópolis ranks 144 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | Foz do Iguaçu | 33.0% |
| 142 | São Leopoldo | 32.8% |
| 143 | Catalão | 32.6% |
| 144 | Petrópolis | 32.5% |
| 145 | Guaratinguetá | 32.4% |
| 146 | Tatuí | 32.4% |
| 147 | Santa Maria | 32.2% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Petrópolis ranks 138 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 135 | Jataí | R$ 1,212 |
| 136 | Nova Serrana | R$ 1,212 |
| 137 | Ituiutaba | R$ 1,212 |
| 138 | Petrópolis | R$ 1,206 |
| 139 | Passos | R$ 1,204 |
| 140 | Lavras | R$ 1,204 |
| 141 | Três Lagoas | R$ 1,203 |
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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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