Economy, jobs and prices in Rio Grande, Brazil: official figures
Rio Grande's gross domestic product was R$ 14.1 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.13% of Brazil's GDP and the 123rd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Rio Grande?
GDP per person in Rio Grande was R$ 73,511 in 2023, the 593rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 71st 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 Grande do Sul state's economy is in Rio Grande?
Rio Grande produced 2.2% of the GDP of Rio Grande do Sul state in 2023, while holding 1.8% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Rio Grande?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 45.7% of Rio Grande's gross value added, industry 38.3%, public administration, education and health 12.0% and agriculture 4.0% (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 Grande depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Rio Grande'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 51st highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rio Grande?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Rio Grande earned an average of R$ 4,037.82 a month in 2024 (2.9 minimum wages), the 223rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 58th 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 Grande?
The average monthly salary in Rio Grande rose from R$ 3,640.46 in 2022 to R$ 4,037.82 in 2024 in current reais (+10.9%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 3.0 to 2.9.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Rio Grande?
Registered companies and organisations in Rio Grande employed 54,393 people at the end of 2024, 44,795 of them salaried, equal to 27.3% of the estimated population; the 125th 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 Grande?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Rio Grande grew from 52,967 in 2022 to 54,393 in 2024 (+2.7%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Rio Grande?
8,397 companies and other organisations were active in Rio Grande in 2024, about 42 per 1,000 residents (the 132nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.4 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 Grande?
The median monthly household income per person in Rio Grande was R$ 1,200 at the 2022 census, the 149th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1473rd 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 Grande went from R$ 26,074 in 2010 to R$ 73,511 in 2023, a rise of 182%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Rio Grande compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Rio Grande ranks 112 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | Santana de Parnaíba | R$ 14.3 billion |
| 110 | Pouso Alegre | R$ 14.2 billion |
| 111 | Palmas | R$ 14.2 billion |
| 112 | Rio Grande | R$ 14.1 billion |
| 113 | Passo Fundo | R$ 14.1 billion |
| 114 | Itu | R$ 14.0 billion |
| 115 | Várzea Grande | R$ 14.0 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Rio Grande ranks 71 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Santos | R$ 73,964 |
| 69 | Varginha | R$ 73,780 |
| 70 | Bento Gonçalves | R$ 73,589 |
| 71 | Rio Grande | R$ 73,511 |
| 72 | Taubaté | R$ 72,755 |
| 73 | Barcarena | R$ 72,562 |
| 74 | Contagem | R$ 72,512 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Rio Grande ranks 51 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | São José dos Pinhais | 38.7% |
| 49 | Igarassu | 38.5% |
| 50 | Gravataí | 38.5% |
| 51 | Rio Grande | 38.3% |
| 52 | Indaiatuba | 38.1% |
| 53 | Brusque | 37.9% |
| 54 | Maracanaú | 37.9% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Rio Grande ranks 189 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 186 | Eunápolis | 42.8 |
| 187 | Caruaru | 42.8 |
| 188 | Suzano | 42.5 |
| 189 | Rio Grande | 42.2 |
| 190 | Serra | 42.2 |
| 191 | Sumaré | 42.0 |
| 192 | Itabira | 41.7 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Rio Grande ranks 58 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Cotia | R$ 4,066.96 |
| 56 | Itajaí | R$ 4,055.56 |
| 57 | Jandira | R$ 4,044.03 |
| 58 | Rio Grande | R$ 4,037.82 |
| 59 | Guarulhos | R$ 4,035.65 |
| 60 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 4,034.96 |
| 61 | Limeira | R$ 4,034.87 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Rio Grande ranks 58 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Santa Maria | 2.9 |
| 56 | Itajaí | 2.9 |
| 57 | Jacareí | 2.9 |
| 58 | Rio Grande | 2.9 |
| 59 | São Caetano do Sul | 2.9 |
| 60 | Jandira | 2.9 |
| 61 | Guaratinguetá | 2.9 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Rio Grande ranks 196 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | Vitória da Conquista | 27.8% |
| 194 | Gravataí | 27.8% |
| 195 | Feira de Santana | 27.4% |
| 196 | Rio Grande | 27.3% |
| 197 | Barbacena | 27.1% |
| 198 | Barreiras | 27.1% |
| 199 | Itabuna | 26.4% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Rio Grande ranks 149 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | Sumaré | R$ 1,200 |
| 147 | Sete Lagoas | R$ 1,200 |
| 148 | Maricá | R$ 1,200 |
| 149 | Rio Grande | R$ 1,200 |
| 150 | Guarapuava | R$ 1,200 |
| 151 | Itapetininga | R$ 1,200 |
| 152 | Fazenda Rio Grande | R$ 1,200 |
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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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