Economy, jobs and prices in Resende, Brazil: official figures
Resende's gross domestic product was R$ 12.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.11% of Brazil's GDP and the 142nd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Resende?
GDP per person in Resende was R$ 94,649 in 2023, the 309th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 27th 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 Resende?
Resende produced 1.0% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro 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 Resende?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 44.1% of Resende's gross value added, industry 40.3%, public administration, education and health 14.8% and agriculture 0.7% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Resende depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Resende's 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 42nd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Resende?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Resende earned an average of R$ 3,784.39 a month in 2024 (2.7 minimum wages), the 364th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 88th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Resende?
The average monthly salary in Resende rose from R$ 3,477.95 in 2022 to R$ 3,784.39 in 2024 in current reais (+8.8%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.9 to 2.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Resende?
Registered companies and organisations in Resende employed 49,593 people at the end of 2024, 42,138 of them salaried, equal to 36.0% of the estimated population; the 109th 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 Resende?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Resende grew from 47,503 in 2022 to 49,593 in 2024 (+4.4%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Resende?
5,977 companies and other organisations were active in Resende in 2024, about 43 per 1,000 residents (the 142nd 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 Resende?
The median monthly household income per person in Resende was R$ 1,212 at the 2022 census, the 129th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 910th 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 Resende went from R$ 48,229 in 2010 to R$ 94,649 in 2023, a rise of 96%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Resende compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Resende ranks 129 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | Pelotas | R$ 12.5 billion |
| 127 | Nova Lima | R$ 12.4 billion |
| 128 | Criciúma | R$ 12.3 billion |
| 129 | Resende | R$ 12.3 billion |
| 130 | Taboão da Serra | R$ 12.1 billion |
| 131 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 12.0 billion |
| 132 | Novo Hamburgo | R$ 11.9 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Resende ranks 27 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Parauapebas | R$ 98,646 |
| 25 | Itaguaí | R$ 97,431 |
| 26 | Jataí | R$ 94,828 |
| 27 | Resende | R$ 94,649 |
| 28 | Hortolândia | R$ 93,661 |
| 29 | Pouso Alegre | R$ 93,296 |
| 30 | São Paulo | R$ 93,156 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Resende ranks 42 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Açailândia | 41.3% |
| 40 | Linhares | 41.0% |
| 41 | Ibirité | 40.4% |
| 42 | Resende | 40.3% |
| 43 | Ponta Grossa | 40.2% |
| 44 | Jacareí | 40.1% |
| 45 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 39.8% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Resende ranks 179 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 176 | Vitória da Conquista | 44.6 |
| 177 | Itaperuna | 44.3 |
| 178 | Várzea Grande | 43.5 |
| 179 | Resende | 43.4 |
| 180 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 43.1 |
| 181 | Taboão da Serra | 43.0 |
| 182 | Volta Redonda | 43.0 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Resende ranks 88 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Itaguaí | R$ 3,819.45 |
| 86 | Paranaguá | R$ 3,791.81 |
| 87 | Foz do Iguaçu | R$ 3,791.04 |
| 88 | Resende | R$ 3,784.39 |
| 89 | Salto | R$ 3,773.63 |
| 90 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 3,765.80 |
| 91 | Niterói | R$ 3,755.71 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Resende ranks 91 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Paranaguá | 2.7 |
| 89 | Franco da Rocha | 2.7 |
| 90 | Salto | 2.7 |
| 91 | Resende | 2.7 |
| 92 | Itaguaí | 2.7 |
| 93 | Várzea Paulista | 2.7 |
| 94 | João Pessoa | 2.6 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Resende ranks 109 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | Cachoeirinha | 36.4% |
| 107 | Araras | 36.4% |
| 108 | Guarulhos | 36.2% |
| 109 | Resende | 36.0% |
| 110 | Franca | 36.0% |
| 111 | Ourinhos | 36.0% |
| 112 | Itabira | 36.0% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Resende ranks 129 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 1,212 |
| 127 | Rio das Ostras | R$ 1,212 |
| 128 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | R$ 1,212 |
| 129 | Resende | R$ 1,212 |
| 130 | Colatina | R$ 1,212 |
| 131 | Sarandi | R$ 1,212 |
| 132 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 1,212 |
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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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