Economy, jobs and prices in Praia Grande, Brazil: official figures
Praia Grande's gross domestic product was R$ 11.4 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.10% of Brazil's GDP and the 156th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Praia Grande?
GDP per person in Praia Grande was R$ 32,568 in 2023, the 2572nd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 89th 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 São Paulo state's economy is in Praia Grande?
Praia Grande produced 0.3% of the GDP of São Paulo 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 Praia Grande?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 68.0% of Praia Grande's gross value added, industry 10.3%, public administration, education and health 21.7% and agriculture 0.1% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Praia Grande depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Praia Grande'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 44th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Praia Grande?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Praia Grande earned an average of R$ 3,826.66 a month in 2024 (2.7 minimum wages), the 339th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 84th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Praia Grande?
The average monthly salary in Praia Grande rose from R$ 2,893.99 in 2022 to R$ 3,826.66 in 2024 in current reais (+32.2%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.4 to 2.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Praia Grande?
Registered companies and organisations in Praia Grande employed 82,785 people at the end of 2024, 64,683 of them salaried, equal to 22.6% of the estimated population; the 88th 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 Praia Grande?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Praia Grande grew from 73,737 in 2022 to 82,785 in 2024 (+12.3%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Praia Grande?
16,345 companies and other organisations were active in Praia Grande in 2024, about 45 per 1,000 residents (the 146th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 3.2 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Praia Grande?
The median monthly household income per person in Praia Grande was R$ 1,200 at the 2022 census, the 145th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1380th 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 Praia Grande went from R$ 12,565 in 2010 to R$ 32,568 in 2023, a rise of 159%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Praia Grande compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Praia Grande ranks 143 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 140 | Salto | R$ 11.5 billion |
| 141 | Ananindeua | R$ 11.5 billion |
| 142 | Araçatuba | R$ 11.5 billion |
| 143 | Praia Grande | R$ 11.4 billion |
| 144 | Itaguaí | R$ 11.4 billion |
| 145 | Caruaru | R$ 11.2 billion |
| 146 | Brusque | R$ 11.1 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Praia Grande ranks 232 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 229 | Colombo | R$ 32,853 |
| 230 | Barbacena | R$ 32,786 |
| 231 | Igarassu | R$ 32,734 |
| 232 | Praia Grande | R$ 32,568 |
| 233 | Sobral | R$ 32,454 |
| 234 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 32,440 |
| 235 | São Pedro da Aldeia | R$ 32,289 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Praia Grande ranks 277 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 274 | Boa Vista | 11.0% |
| 275 | São Gonçalo | 10.8% |
| 276 | Santos | 10.6% |
| 277 | Praia Grande | 10.3% |
| 278 | Marituba | 10.3% |
| 279 | Teresópolis | 10.2% |
| 280 | Santarém | 10.2% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Praia Grande ranks 175 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 172 | Coronel Fabriciano | 45.2 |
| 173 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | 45.0 |
| 174 | Teófilo Otoni | 44.8 |
| 175 | Praia Grande | 44.7 |
| 176 | Vitória da Conquista | 44.6 |
| 177 | Itaperuna | 44.3 |
| 178 | Várzea Grande | 43.5 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Praia Grande ranks 84 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Joinville | R$ 3,844.51 |
| 82 | São Vicente | R$ 3,842.34 |
| 83 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 3,837.80 |
| 84 | Praia Grande | R$ 3,826.66 |
| 85 | Itaguaí | R$ 3,819.45 |
| 86 | Paranaguá | R$ 3,791.81 |
| 87 | Foz do Iguaçu | R$ 3,791.04 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Praia Grande ranks 81 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Niterói | 2.7 |
| 79 | São José do Rio Preto | 2.7 |
| 80 | Rio Branco | 2.7 |
| 81 | Praia Grande | 2.7 |
| 82 | Canoas | 2.7 |
| 83 | São Vicente | 2.7 |
| 84 | Taubaté | 2.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Praia Grande ranks 233 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 230 | Teixeira de Freitas | 22.9% |
| 231 | São Mateus | 22.8% |
| 232 | Itapecerica da Serra | 22.7% |
| 233 | Praia Grande | 22.6% |
| 234 | Embu das Artes | 22.5% |
| 235 | Uruguaiana | 22.4% |
| 236 | Guarujá | 22.4% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Praia Grande ranks 145 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 142 | Mogi das Cruzes | R$ 1,200 |
| 143 | Mauá | R$ 1,200 |
| 144 | Anápolis | R$ 1,200 |
| 145 | Praia Grande | R$ 1,200 |
| 146 | Sumaré | R$ 1,200 |
| 147 | Sete Lagoas | R$ 1,200 |
| 148 | Maricá | R$ 1,200 |
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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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