Economy, jobs and prices in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil: official figures
Pindamonhangaba's gross domestic product was R$ 13.7 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.12% of Brazil's GDP and the 130th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Pindamonhangaba?
GDP per person in Pindamonhangaba was R$ 82,662 in 2023, the 442nd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 46th 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 Pindamonhangaba?
Pindamonhangaba produced 0.4% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.4% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Pindamonhangaba?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 37.4% of Pindamonhangaba's gross value added, industry 55.4%, public administration, education and health 6.8% and agriculture 0.4% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Pindamonhangaba depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Pindamonhangaba's economy in 2021 were manufacturing, 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 15th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Pindamonhangaba?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Pindamonhangaba earned an average of R$ 4,201.11 a month in 2024 (3.0 minimum wages), the 160th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 42nd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Pindamonhangaba?
The average monthly salary in Pindamonhangaba rose from R$ 3,863.49 in 2022 to R$ 4,201.11 in 2024 in current reais (+8.7%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 3.2 to 3.0.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Pindamonhangaba?
Registered companies and organisations in Pindamonhangaba employed 47,927 people at the end of 2024, 38,392 of them salaried, equal to 27.9% of the estimated population; the 130th 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 Pindamonhangaba?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Pindamonhangaba grew from 42,133 in 2022 to 47,927 in 2024 (+13.8%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Pindamonhangaba?
8,072 companies and other organisations were active in Pindamonhangaba in 2024, about 47 per 1,000 residents (the 156th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.1 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Pindamonhangaba?
The median monthly household income per person in Pindamonhangaba was R$ 1,125 at the 2022 census, the 153rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1768th highest 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 Pindamonhangaba went from R$ 26,225 in 2010 to R$ 82,662 in 2023, a rise of 215%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Pindamonhangaba compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Pindamonhangaba ranks 117 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | Itu | R$ 14.0 billion |
| 115 | Várzea Grande | R$ 14.0 billion |
| 116 | Sorriso | R$ 13.7 billion |
| 117 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 13.7 billion |
| 118 | Maracanaú | R$ 13.5 billion |
| 119 | Santa Cruz do Sul | R$ 13.4 billion |
| 120 | Montes Claros | R$ 13.3 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Pindamonhangaba ranks 46 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Canoas | R$ 83,895 |
| 44 | Itu | R$ 83,289 |
| 45 | Dourados | R$ 83,240 |
| 46 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 82,662 |
| 47 | Jacareí | R$ 81,960 |
| 48 | Caxias do Sul | R$ 81,684 |
| 49 | Sorocaba | R$ 81,274 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Pindamonhangaba ranks 15 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Ipatinga | 58.8% |
| 13 | Niterói | 58.6% |
| 14 | Campos dos Goytacazes | 57.0% |
| 15 | Pindamonhangaba | 55.4% |
| 16 | Marabá | 55.0% |
| 17 | Araxá | 55.0% |
| 18 | Três Lagoas | 54.1% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Pindamonhangaba ranks 165 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 162 | Gravataí | 47.8 |
| 163 | Linhares | 47.1 |
| 164 | Teresina | 47.0 |
| 165 | Pindamonhangaba | 46.9 |
| 166 | Feira de Santana | 46.2 |
| 167 | Guarulhos | 46.2 |
| 168 | Jacareí | 46.1 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Pindamonhangaba ranks 42 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Bento Gonçalves | R$ 4,283.15 |
| 40 | Palmas | R$ 4,261.07 |
| 41 | Betim | R$ 4,251.65 |
| 42 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 4,201.11 |
| 43 | Santana de Parnaíba | R$ 4,200.10 |
| 44 | Parauapebas | R$ 4,191.19 |
| 45 | Sorocaba | R$ 4,187.46 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Pindamonhangaba ranks 44 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Palmas | 3.0 |
| 42 | Parauapebas | 3.0 |
| 43 | Itapevi | 3.0 |
| 44 | Pindamonhangaba | 3.0 |
| 45 | Santana de Parnaíba | 3.0 |
| 46 | Araucária | 3.0 |
| 47 | Bento Gonçalves | 3.0 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Pindamonhangaba ranks 191 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 188 | Teresópolis | 28.2% |
| 189 | Barcarena | 28.1% |
| 190 | Camaçari | 28.1% |
| 191 | Pindamonhangaba | 27.9% |
| 192 | Cabo Frio | 27.8% |
| 193 | Vitória da Conquista | 27.8% |
| 194 | Gravataí | 27.8% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Pindamonhangaba ranks 168 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 165 | Guarulhos | R$ 1,133 |
| 166 | Governador Valadares | R$ 1,133 |
| 167 | Itaperuna | R$ 1,128 |
| 168 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 1,125 |
| 169 | Paranaguá | R$ 1,125 |
| 170 | Sabará | R$ 1,125 |
| 171 | Barbacena | R$ 1,106 |
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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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