Economy, jobs and prices in Rio Claro, Brazil: official figures
Rio Claro's gross domestic product was R$ 15.4 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.14% of Brazil's GDP and the 110th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Rio Claro?
GDP per person in Rio Claro was R$ 76,593 in 2023, the 533rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 59th 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 São Paulo state's economy is in Rio Claro?
Rio Claro produced 0.4% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.5% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Rio Claro?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 46.6% of Rio Claro's gross value added, industry 43.1%, public administration, education and health 9.3% and agriculture 1.0% (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 Claro depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Rio Claro'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 34th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rio Claro?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Rio Claro earned an average of R$ 3,898.62 a month in 2024 (2.8 minimum wages), the 293rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 73rd 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 Claro?
The average monthly salary in Rio Claro rose from R$ 3,392.57 in 2022 to R$ 3,898.62 in 2024 in current reais (+14.9%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.8 to 2.8.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Rio Claro?
Registered companies and organisations in Rio Claro employed 89,260 people at the end of 2024, 72,200 of them salaried, equal to 42.7% of the estimated population; the 66th 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 Claro?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Rio Claro grew from 84,161 in 2022 to 89,260 in 2024 (+6.1%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Rio Claro?
13,317 companies and other organisations were active in Rio Claro in 2024, about 64 per 1,000 residents (the 82nd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 3.6 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 Claro?
The median monthly household income per person in Rio Claro was R$ 1,467 at the 2022 census, the 48th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 298th 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 Rio Claro went from R$ 30,271 in 2010 to R$ 76,593 in 2023, a rise of 153%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Rio Claro compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Rio Claro ranks 102 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | São José | R$ 15.6 billion |
| 100 | Gravataí | R$ 15.5 billion |
| 101 | Jaraguá do Sul | R$ 15.5 billion |
| 102 | Rio Claro | R$ 15.4 billion |
| 103 | Volta Redonda | R$ 15.3 billion |
| 104 | Paranaguá | R$ 15.3 billion |
| 105 | Sete Lagoas | R$ 14.9 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Rio Claro ranks 59 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Brusque | R$ 78,308 |
| 57 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | R$ 78,144 |
| 58 | Pinhais | R$ 77,568 |
| 59 | Rio Claro | R$ 76,593 |
| 60 | Araras | R$ 76,589 |
| 61 | Cabo Frio | R$ 76,361 |
| 62 | Guarulhos | R$ 75,522 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Rio Claro ranks 34 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Simões Filho | 44.2% |
| 32 | Caucaia | 43.9% |
| 33 | Suzano | 43.3% |
| 34 | Rio Claro | 43.1% |
| 35 | São José dos Campos | 42.4% |
| 36 | Guaratinguetá | 42.0% |
| 37 | Campo Largo | 41.4% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Rio Claro ranks 82 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Bauru | 65.2 |
| 80 | Itu | 65.1 |
| 81 | Itatiba | 63.9 |
| 82 | Rio Claro | 63.8 |
| 83 | Palhoça | 63.6 |
| 84 | Pouso Alegre | 63.5 |
| 85 | São José dos Campos | 63.4 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Rio Claro ranks 73 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Itu | R$ 3,919.42 |
| 71 | Boa Vista | R$ 3,916.31 |
| 72 | Londrina | R$ 3,914.66 |
| 73 | Rio Claro | R$ 3,898.62 |
| 74 | Mauá | R$ 3,892.67 |
| 75 | Bagé | R$ 3,889.19 |
| 76 | Santa Cruz do Sul | R$ 3,883.94 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Rio Claro ranks 69 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Macapá | 2.8 |
| 67 | Mauá | 2.8 |
| 68 | Boa Vista | 2.8 |
| 69 | Rio Claro | 2.8 |
| 70 | Itu | 2.8 |
| 71 | Botucatu | 2.8 |
| 72 | Santa Cruz do Sul | 2.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Rio Claro ranks 66 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | São Bernardo do Campo | 43.2% |
| 64 | João Pessoa | 42.9% |
| 65 | Presidente Prudente | 42.9% |
| 66 | Rio Claro | 42.7% |
| 67 | Varginha | 42.3% |
| 68 | Araraquara | 41.9% |
| 69 | Botucatu | 41.9% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Rio Claro ranks 48 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Brasília | R$ 1,495 |
| 46 | São Carlos | R$ 1,475 |
| 47 | Atibaia | R$ 1,470 |
| 48 | Rio Claro | R$ 1,467 |
| 49 | Goiânia | R$ 1,450 |
| 50 | Piracicaba | R$ 1,450 |
| 51 | Santa Maria | R$ 1,450 |
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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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