Economy, jobs and prices in Planaltina, Brazil: official figures
Planaltina's gross domestic product was R$ 1.9 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.02% of Brazil's GDP and the 719th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Planaltina?
GDP per person in Planaltina was R$ 18,470 in 2023, the 1622nd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 20th 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 Goiás state's economy is in Planaltina?
Planaltina produced 0.6% of the GDP of Goiás state in 2023, while holding 1.5% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Planaltina?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 43.6% of Planaltina's gross value added, industry 9.8%, public administration, education and health 34.7% and agriculture 11.9% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Planaltina depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Planaltina's economy in 2021 were public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, 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 34th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Planaltina?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Planaltina earned an average of R$ 2,701.15 a month in 2024 (1.9 minimum wages), the 2668th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 69th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Planaltina?
The average monthly salary in Planaltina rose from R$ 2,376.82 in 2022 to R$ 2,701.15 in 2024 in current reais (+13.6%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.0 to 1.9.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Planaltina?
Registered companies and organisations in Planaltina employed 11,925 people at the end of 2024, 9,039 of them salaried, equal to 10.8% of the estimated population; the 10th 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 Planaltina?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Planaltina grew from 10,286 in 2022 to 11,925 in 2024 (+15.9%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Planaltina?
2,664 companies and other organisations were active in Planaltina in 2024, about 24 per 1,000 residents (the 40th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 323 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Planaltina?
The median monthly household income per person in Planaltina was R$ 767 at the 2022 census, the 54th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2334th 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 Planaltina went from R$ 6,120 in 2010 to R$ 18,470 in 2023, a rise of 202%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Planaltina compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Planaltina ranks 311 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | Lagarto | R$ 2.2 billion |
| 309 | Maranguape | R$ 2.0 billion |
| 310 | Bragança | R$ 2.0 billion |
| 311 | Planaltina | R$ 1.9 billion |
| 312 | Manacapuru | R$ 1.9 billion |
| 313 | Bacabal | R$ 1.9 billion |
| 314 | Cametá | R$ 1.9 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Planaltina ranks 301 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 298 | Manacapuru | R$ 18,820 |
| 299 | Almirante Tamandaré | R$ 18,716 |
| 300 | Crato | R$ 18,661 |
| 301 | Planaltina | R$ 18,470 |
| 302 | Bacabal | R$ 18,444 |
| 303 | Valparaíso de Goiás | R$ 18,213 |
| 304 | Mesquita | R$ 18,124 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Planaltina ranks 287 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 284 | Muriaé | 10.1% |
| 285 | Caxias | 10.0% |
| 286 | Patos | 9.8% |
| 287 | Planaltina | 9.8% |
| 288 | Manacapuru | 9.7% |
| 289 | Porto Alegre | 9.5% |
| 290 | Nova Iguaçu | 9.5% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Planaltina ranks 281 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 278 | Lagarto | 24.6 |
| 279 | Itaboraí | 24.6 |
| 280 | Vitória de Santo Antão | 24.2 |
| 281 | Planaltina | 24.1 |
| 282 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 23.9 |
| 283 | Sabará | 23.8 |
| 284 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | 23.7 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Planaltina ranks 252 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 249 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | R$ 2,726.81 |
| 250 | Igarassu | R$ 2,720.31 |
| 251 | Ituiutaba | R$ 2,713.47 |
| 252 | Planaltina | R$ 2,701.15 |
| 253 | Caucaia | R$ 2,685.07 |
| 254 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | R$ 2,678.32 |
| 255 | Bragança | R$ 2,665.16 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Planaltina ranks 260 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 257 | Ji-Paraná | 1.9 |
| 258 | Bragança | 1.9 |
| 259 | Igarassu | 1.9 |
| 260 | Planaltina | 1.9 |
| 261 | Novo Gama | 1.9 |
| 262 | Ituiutaba | 1.9 |
| 263 | Lagarto | 1.9 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Planaltina ranks 311 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | Itacoatiara | 11.1% |
| 309 | Abaetetuba | 10.9% |
| 310 | Manacapuru | 10.9% |
| 311 | Planaltina | 10.8% |
| 312 | Breves | 10.6% |
| 313 | Bragança | 10.5% |
| 314 | Belford Roxo | 10.4% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Planaltina ranks 267 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 264 | Itabaiana | R$ 778 |
| 265 | Feira de Santana | R$ 775 |
| 266 | Petrolina | R$ 767 |
| 267 | Planaltina | R$ 767 |
| 268 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 760 |
| 269 | Camaçari | R$ 750 |
| 270 | Patos | R$ 750 |
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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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