Economy, jobs and prices in Rio das Ostras, Brazil: official figures
Rio das Ostras' gross domestic product was R$ 10.6 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.10% of Brazil's GDP and the 163rd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Rio das Ostras?
GDP per person in Rio das Ostras was R$ 67,735 in 2023, the 722nd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 92nd 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 Rio das Ostras?
Rio das Ostras produced 0.9% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 1.0% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Rio das Ostras?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 31.1% of Rio das Ostras' gross value added, industry 50.7%, public administration, education and health 18.0% and agriculture 0.2% (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 das Ostras depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Rio das Ostras' economy in 2021 were mining and oil and gas extraction, other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 21st highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rio das Ostras?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Rio das Ostras earned an average of R$ 5,010.98 a month in 2024 (3.5 minimum wages), the 42nd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 17th 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 das Ostras?
The average monthly salary in Rio das Ostras rose from R$ 4,443.44 in 2022 to R$ 5,010.98 in 2024 in current reais (+12.8%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 3.7 to 3.5.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Rio das Ostras?
Registered companies and organisations in Rio das Ostras employed 43,587 people at the end of 2024, 35,619 of them salaried, equal to 25.9% of the estimated population; the 117th 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 Rio das Ostras?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Rio das Ostras grew from 39,120 in 2022 to 43,587 in 2024 (+11.4%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Rio das Ostras?
6,753 companies and other organisations were active in Rio das Ostras in 2024, about 40 per 1,000 residents (the 124th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.3 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 das Ostras?
The median monthly household income per person in Rio das Ostras was R$ 1,212 at the 2022 census, the 127th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 911th 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 das Ostras went from R$ 84,702 in 2010 to R$ 67,735 in 2023, a rise of -20%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Rio das Ostras compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Rio das Ostras ranks 150 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 147 | Santa Maria | R$ 10.9 billion |
| 148 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | R$ 10.8 billion |
| 149 | Poços de Caldas | R$ 10.7 billion |
| 150 | Rio das Ostras | R$ 10.6 billion |
| 151 | Petrolina | R$ 10.6 billion |
| 152 | Bragança Paulista | R$ 10.4 billion |
| 153 | Catalão | R$ 10.3 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Rio das Ostras ranks 92 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Passo Fundo | R$ 68,228 |
| 90 | Sumaré | R$ 68,061 |
| 91 | Maringá | R$ 67,904 |
| 92 | Rio das Ostras | R$ 67,735 |
| 93 | Curitiba | R$ 67,691 |
| 94 | Rondonópolis | R$ 67,650 |
| 95 | Rio de Janeiro | R$ 67,372 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Rio das Ostras ranks 21 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Três Lagoas | 54.1% |
| 19 | Betim | 53.0% |
| 20 | Volta Redonda | 51.9% |
| 21 | Rio das Ostras | 50.7% |
| 22 | Sabará | 47.9% |
| 23 | Sete Lagoas | 46.1% |
| 24 | Catalão | 45.9% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Rio das Ostras ranks 197 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 194 | Ribeirão Pires | 41.2 |
| 195 | Votorantim | 40.9 |
| 196 | Guarujá | 40.6 |
| 197 | Rio das Ostras | 40.2 |
| 198 | Teixeira de Freitas | 40.1 |
| 199 | Ituiutaba | 40.0 |
| 200 | Maceió | 39.9 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Rio das Ostras ranks 17 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Campinas | R$ 5,279.66 |
| 15 | Nova Lima | R$ 5,081.17 |
| 16 | Curitiba | R$ 5,070.73 |
| 17 | Rio das Ostras | R$ 5,010.98 |
| 18 | Porto Velho | R$ 4,700.32 |
| 19 | Jundiaí | R$ 4,699.98 |
| 20 | São Leopoldo | R$ 4,666.91 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Rio das Ostras ranks 17 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Campinas | 3.7 |
| 15 | Curitiba | 3.6 |
| 16 | Nova Lima | 3.6 |
| 17 | Rio das Ostras | 3.5 |
| 18 | São Bernardo do Campo | 3.3 |
| 19 | Porto Velho | 3.3 |
| 20 | Jundiaí | 3.3 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Rio das Ostras ranks 204 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Marabá | 26.1% |
| 202 | Suzano | 26.1% |
| 203 | Ituiutaba | 26.0% |
| 204 | Rio das Ostras | 25.9% |
| 205 | Araruama | 25.8% |
| 206 | Caruaru | 25.8% |
| 207 | Eunápolis | 25.8% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Rio das Ostras ranks 127 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 124 | Ipatinga | R$ 1,212 |
| 125 | Rio Verde | R$ 1,212 |
| 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 |
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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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