Economy, jobs and prices in Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil: official figures
Ribeirão das Neves' gross domestic product was R$ 6.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.06% of Brazil's GDP and the 261st largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Ribeirão das Neves?
GDP per person in Ribeirão das Neves was R$ 19,214 in 2023, the 1739th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 26th 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 Minas Gerais state's economy is in Ribeirão das Neves?
Ribeirão das Neves produced 0.7% of the GDP of Minas Gerais state in 2023, while holding 1.6% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Ribeirão das Neves?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 52.4% of Ribeirão das Neves' gross value added, industry 14.6%, public administration, education and health 32.9% 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 Ribeirão das Neves depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Ribeirão das Neves' 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 89th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Ribeirão das Neves?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Ribeirão das Neves earned an average of R$ 2,731.42 a month in 2024 (1.9 minimum wages), the 2776th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 74th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Ribeirão das Neves?
The average monthly salary in Ribeirão das Neves rose from R$ 2,291.06 in 2022 to R$ 2,731.42 in 2024 in current reais (+19.2%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.9 to 1.9.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Ribeirão das Neves?
Registered companies and organisations in Ribeirão das Neves employed 40,063 people at the end of 2024, 32,570 of them salaried, equal to 11.6% of the estimated population; the 15th 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 Ribeirão das Neves?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Ribeirão das Neves grew from 36,477 in 2022 to 40,063 in 2024 (+9.8%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Ribeirão das Neves?
6,261 companies and other organisations were active in Ribeirão das Neves in 2024, about 18 per 1,000 residents (the 15th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.2 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Ribeirão das Neves?
The median monthly household income per person in Ribeirão das Neves was R$ 906 at the 2022 census, the 101st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2730th 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 Ribeirão das Neves went from R$ 5,850 in 2010 to R$ 19,214 in 2023, a rise of 228%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Ribeirão das Neves compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Ribeirão das Neves ranks 215 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | Itumbiara | R$ 6.6 billion |
| 213 | Jaú | R$ 6.5 billion |
| 214 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 6.5 billion |
| 215 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 6.3 billion |
| 216 | Castanhal | R$ 6.3 billion |
| 217 | Itaboraí | R$ 6.3 billion |
| 218 | Luziânia | R$ 6.3 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Ribeirão das Neves ranks 295 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 292 | Olinda | R$ 20,073 |
| 293 | Belford Roxo | R$ 20,051 |
| 294 | Itapipoca | R$ 19,450 |
| 295 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 19,214 |
| 296 | Maranguape | R$ 19,137 |
| 297 | Ibirité | R$ 18,973 |
| 298 | Manacapuru | R$ 18,820 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Ribeirão das Neves ranks 232 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 229 | Presidente Prudente | 14.7% |
| 230 | Carapicuíba | 14.7% |
| 231 | Itabuna | 14.6% |
| 232 | Ribeirão das Neves | 14.6% |
| 233 | Caruaru | 14.5% |
| 234 | Ji-Paraná | 14.3% |
| 235 | Jequié | 14.2% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Ribeirão das Neves ranks 306 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 303 | Paulista | 19.0 |
| 304 | Paço do Lumiar | 18.6 |
| 305 | São José de Ribamar | 18.6 |
| 306 | Ribeirão das Neves | 18.2 |
| 307 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 18.1 |
| 308 | Itapipoca | 18.0 |
| 309 | Queimados | 17.8 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Ribeirão das Neves ranks 247 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 244 | Ji-Paraná | R$ 2,742.92 |
| 245 | Volta Redonda | R$ 2,741.28 |
| 246 | Lagarto | R$ 2,736.06 |
| 247 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 2,731.42 |
| 248 | Aparecida de Goiânia | R$ 2,730.05 |
| 249 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | R$ 2,726.81 |
| 250 | Igarassu | R$ 2,720.31 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Ribeirão das Neves ranks 247 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 244 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 1.9 |
| 245 | Aparecida de Goiânia | 1.9 |
| 246 | Caucaia | 1.9 |
| 247 | Ribeirão das Neves | 1.9 |
| 248 | Volta Redonda | 1.9 |
| 249 | Itaboraí | 1.9 |
| 250 | Sobral | 1.9 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Ribeirão das Neves ranks 306 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 303 | Timon | 12.3% |
| 304 | Mesquita | 12.2% |
| 305 | Piraquara | 11.8% |
| 306 | Ribeirão das Neves | 11.6% |
| 307 | Codó | 11.6% |
| 308 | Itacoatiara | 11.1% |
| 309 | Abaetetuba | 10.9% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Ribeirão das Neves ranks 220 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 217 | Itanhaém | R$ 950 |
| 218 | Itapecerica da Serra | R$ 935 |
| 219 | São Gonçalo | R$ 909 |
| 220 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 906 |
| 221 | Araruama | R$ 904 |
| 222 | Fortaleza | R$ 900 |
| 223 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 900 |
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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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