Economy, jobs and prices in Rio Branco, Brazil: official figures
Rio Branco's gross domestic product was R$ 13.0 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.12% of Brazil's GDP and the 135th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Rio Branco?
GDP per person in Rio Branco was R$ 35,533 in 2023, the 2341st highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 107th 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 Acre state's economy is in Rio Branco?
Rio Branco produced 49.3% of the GDP of Acre state in 2023, while holding 43.9% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Rio Branco?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 54.5% of Rio Branco's gross value added, industry 9.3%, public administration, education and health 31.2% and agriculture 4.9% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Rio Branco depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Rio Branco'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 27th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rio Branco?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Rio Branco earned an average of R$ 3,882.24 a month in 2024 (2.7 minimum wages), the 307th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 77th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Rio Branco?
The average monthly salary in Rio Branco rose from R$ 3,812.82 in 2022 to R$ 3,882.24 in 2024 in current reais (+1.8%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 3.1 to 2.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Rio Branco?
Registered companies and organisations in Rio Branco employed 137,439 people at the end of 2024, 121,195 of them salaried, equal to 35.4% of the estimated population; the 117th 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 Rio Branco?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Rio Branco grew from 123,357 in 2022 to 137,439 in 2024 (+11.4%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Rio Branco?
14,451 companies and other organisations were active in Rio Branco in 2024, about 37 per 1,000 residents (the 110th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 6.1 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Rio Branco?
The median monthly household income per person in Rio Branco was R$ 833 at the 2022 census, the 82nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2605th 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 Rio Branco went from R$ 15,265 in 2010 to R$ 35,533 in 2023, a rise of 133%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Rio Branco compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Rio Branco ranks 122 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 119 | Santa Cruz do Sul | R$ 13.4 billion |
| 120 | Montes Claros | R$ 13.3 billion |
| 121 | Araruama | R$ 13.2 billion |
| 122 | Rio Branco | R$ 13.0 billion |
| 123 | Campina Grande | R$ 12.9 billion |
| 124 | Vitória da Conquista | R$ 12.7 billion |
| 125 | Marília | R$ 12.5 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Rio Branco ranks 214 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 211 | Passos | R$ 36,449 |
| 212 | Sapucaia do Sul | R$ 35,800 |
| 213 | Fortaleza | R$ 35,797 |
| 214 | Rio Branco | R$ 35,533 |
| 215 | Feira de Santana | R$ 35,449 |
| 216 | Senador Canedo | R$ 35,307 |
| 217 | Maceió | R$ 35,232 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Rio Branco ranks 294 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 291 | São Paulo | 9.5% |
| 292 | Juazeiro do Norte | 9.4% |
| 293 | Santana | 9.4% |
| 294 | Rio Branco | 9.3% |
| 295 | Macapá | 9.1% |
| 296 | Uruguaiana | 9.1% |
| 297 | Teixeira de Freitas | 9.0% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Rio Branco ranks 211 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 208 | Sapucaia do Sul | 37.7 |
| 209 | Fazenda Rio Grande | 37.7 |
| 210 | Parnamirim | 37.3 |
| 211 | Rio Branco | 37.3 |
| 212 | Bagé | 37.1 |
| 213 | Araruama | 37.0 |
| 214 | Marabá | 36.6 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Rio Branco ranks 77 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Mauá | R$ 3,892.67 |
| 75 | Bagé | R$ 3,889.19 |
| 76 | Santa Cruz do Sul | R$ 3,883.94 |
| 77 | Rio Branco | R$ 3,882.24 |
| 78 | Suzano | R$ 3,880.59 |
| 79 | Taubaté | R$ 3,872.23 |
| 80 | Canoas | R$ 3,860.07 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Rio Branco ranks 80 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Joinville | 2.7 |
| 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 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Rio Branco ranks 117 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | Maceió | 35.7% |
| 115 | Osasco | 35.6% |
| 116 | Juiz de Fora | 35.5% |
| 117 | Rio Branco | 35.4% |
| 118 | Belém | 35.4% |
| 119 | Anápolis | 35.4% |
| 120 | Lages | 35.2% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Rio Branco ranks 239 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 236 | Porto Seguro | R$ 840 |
| 237 | Itaguaí | R$ 840 |
| 238 | Maceió | R$ 837 |
| 239 | Rio Branco | R$ 833 |
| 240 | Itaboraí | R$ 833 |
| 241 | Luziânia | R$ 833 |
| 242 | Francisco Morato | R$ 833 |
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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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