Economy, jobs and prices in Rio Verde, Brazil: official figures
Rio Verde's gross domestic product was R$ 22.3 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.20% of Brazil's GDP and the 70th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Rio Verde?
GDP per person in Rio Verde was R$ 98,850 in 2023, the 269th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 23rd 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 Goiás state's economy is in Rio Verde?
Rio Verde produced 6.6% of the GDP of Goiás state in 2023, while holding 3.3% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Rio Verde?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 40.2% of Rio Verde's gross value added, industry 24.1%, public administration, education and health 10.2% and agriculture 25.4% (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 Verde depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Rio Verde's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), crop farming, and manufacturing. Industry's share of value added was the 153rd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rio Verde?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Rio Verde earned an average of R$ 3,156.07 a month in 2024 (2.2 minimum wages), the 1383rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 136th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Rio Verde?
The average monthly salary in Rio Verde rose from R$ 2,884.44 in 2022 to R$ 3,156.07 in 2024 in current reais (+9.4%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.4 to 2.2.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Rio Verde?
Registered companies and organisations in Rio Verde employed 95,341 people at the end of 2024, 77,025 of them salaried, equal to 40.1% of the estimated population; the 81st 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 Verde?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Rio Verde grew from 84,006 in 2022 to 95,341 in 2024 (+13.5%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Rio Verde?
14,539 companies and other organisations were active in Rio Verde in 2024, about 61 per 1,000 residents (the 94th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 3.1 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 Verde?
The median monthly household income per person in Rio Verde was R$ 1,212 at the 2022 census, the 125th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1227th 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 Verde went from R$ 25,215 in 2010 to R$ 98,850 in 2023, a rise of 292%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Rio Verde compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Rio Verde ranks 67 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Taubaté | R$ 22.6 billion |
| 65 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 22.6 billion |
| 66 | Macaé | R$ 22.4 billion |
| 67 | Rio Verde | R$ 22.3 billion |
| 68 | Aracaju | R$ 22.3 billion |
| 69 | Hortolândia | R$ 22.2 billion |
| 70 | Feira de Santana | R$ 21.8 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Rio Verde ranks 23 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | São José dos Pinhais | R$ 103,019 |
| 21 | Araruama | R$ 101,458 |
| 22 | Santa Cruz do Sul | R$ 100,540 |
| 23 | Rio Verde | R$ 98,850 |
| 24 | Parauapebas | R$ 98,646 |
| 25 | Itaguaí | R$ 97,431 |
| 26 | Jataí | R$ 94,828 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Rio Verde ranks 153 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | Barretos | 24.6% |
| 151 | Apucarana | 24.2% |
| 152 | Taboão da Serra | 24.1% |
| 153 | Rio Verde | 24.1% |
| 154 | Guarapuava | 23.8% |
| 155 | Várzea Grande | 23.1% |
| 156 | Caraguatatuba | 23.1% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Rio Verde ranks 94 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Itapetininga | 61.9 |
| 92 | Cachoeirinha | 61.3 |
| 93 | Divinópolis | 61.2 |
| 94 | Rio Verde | 61.1 |
| 95 | Vila Velha | 60.8 |
| 96 | Ourinhos | 60.2 |
| 97 | Rio de Janeiro | 59.9 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Rio Verde ranks 185 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 182 | Sete Lagoas | R$ 3,182.45 |
| 183 | Carapicuíba | R$ 3,162.90 |
| 184 | Toledo | R$ 3,157.82 |
| 185 | Rio Verde | R$ 3,156.07 |
| 186 | Tubarão | R$ 3,146.71 |
| 187 | Alvorada | R$ 3,144.82 |
| 188 | Santa Luzia | R$ 3,127.52 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Rio Verde ranks 186 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 183 | Campos dos Goytacazes | 2.2 |
| 184 | Carapicuíba | 2.2 |
| 185 | Petrópolis | 2.2 |
| 186 | Rio Verde | 2.2 |
| 187 | Santa Luzia | 2.2 |
| 188 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 2.2 |
| 189 | Alvorada | 2.2 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Rio Verde ranks 81 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Jaú | 40.5% |
| 79 | Marília | 40.3% |
| 80 | Porto Velho | 40.1% |
| 81 | Rio Verde | 40.1% |
| 82 | Campo Grande | 39.9% |
| 83 | Fortaleza | 39.8% |
| 84 | Araçatuba | 39.8% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Rio Verde ranks 125 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | Pelotas | R$ 1,212 |
| 123 | Colombo | R$ 1,212 |
| 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 |
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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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