Economy, jobs and prices in Queimados, Brazil: official figures
Queimados' gross domestic product was R$ 4.9 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.05% of Brazil's GDP and the 322nd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Queimados?
GDP per person in Queimados was R$ 35,146 in 2023, the 2375th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 102nd 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 Rio de Janeiro state's economy is in Queimados?
Queimados produced 0.4% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 0.9% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Queimados?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 45.8% of Queimados' gross value added, industry 22.8%, public administration, education and health 31.3% 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 Queimados depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Queimados' 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 158th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Queimados?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Queimados earned an average of R$ 2,639.28 a month in 2024 (1.9 minimum wages), the 2431st lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 63rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Queimados?
The average monthly salary in Queimados rose from R$ 2,589.95 in 2022 to R$ 2,639.28 in 2024 in current reais (+1.9%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.1 to 1.9.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Queimados?
Registered companies and organisations in Queimados employed 22,228 people at the end of 2024, 19,087 of them salaried, equal to 14.9% of the estimated population; the 33rd 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 Queimados?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Queimados grew from 20,724 in 2022 to 22,228 in 2024 (+7.3%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Queimados?
2,648 companies and other organisations were active in Queimados in 2024, about 18 per 1,000 residents (the 12th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 657 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Queimados?
The median monthly household income per person in Queimados was R$ 700 at the 2022 census, the 38th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2108th 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 Queimados went from R$ 14,735 in 2010 to R$ 35,146 in 2023, a rise of 139%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Queimados compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Queimados ranks 241 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 238 | Umuarama | R$ 5.1 billion |
| 239 | Porto Seguro | R$ 5.0 billion |
| 240 | Ituiutaba | R$ 5.0 billion |
| 241 | Queimados | R$ 4.9 billion |
| 242 | Ourinhos | R$ 4.9 billion |
| 243 | Birigui | R$ 4.9 billion |
| 244 | Ribeirão Pires | R$ 4.9 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Queimados ranks 219 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 216 | Senador Canedo | R$ 35,307 |
| 217 | Maceió | R$ 35,232 |
| 218 | São Mateus | R$ 35,195 |
| 219 | Queimados | R$ 35,146 |
| 220 | Imperatriz | R$ 34,696 |
| 221 | Santana | R$ 34,620 |
| 222 | Vitória da Conquista | R$ 34,153 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Queimados ranks 158 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 155 | Várzea Grande | 23.1% |
| 156 | Caraguatatuba | 23.1% |
| 157 | Ituiutaba | 23.0% |
| 158 | Queimados | 22.8% |
| 159 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | 22.6% |
| 160 | Barra Mansa | 22.5% |
| 161 | Lages | 22.4% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Queimados ranks 309 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | Ribeirão das Neves | 18.2 |
| 307 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 18.1 |
| 308 | Itapipoca | 18.0 |
| 309 | Queimados | 17.8 |
| 310 | Codó | 17.6 |
| 311 | Mesquita | 17.3 |
| 312 | Francisco Morato | 17.3 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Queimados ranks 258 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | Bragança | R$ 2,665.16 |
| 256 | Itaboraí | R$ 2,655.50 |
| 257 | Sobral | R$ 2,646.04 |
| 258 | Queimados | R$ 2,639.28 |
| 259 | Barra Mansa | R$ 2,637.56 |
| 260 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | R$ 2,630.23 |
| 261 | Itabuna | R$ 2,621.63 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Queimados ranks 254 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | 1.9 |
| 252 | Itabuna | 1.9 |
| 253 | Barra Mansa | 1.9 |
| 254 | Queimados | 1.9 |
| 255 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | 1.9 |
| 256 | Crato | 1.9 |
| 257 | Ji-Paraná | 1.9 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Queimados ranks 288 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 285 | São João de Meriti | 15.5% |
| 286 | Carapicuíba | 15.3% |
| 287 | Caucaia | 15.1% |
| 288 | Queimados | 14.9% |
| 289 | Santana | 14.6% |
| 290 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 14.6% |
| 291 | Nova Iguaçu | 14.3% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Queimados ranks 283 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 280 | Arapiraca | R$ 703 |
| 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 |
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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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