Economy, jobs and prices in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil: official figures
Santa Cruz do Sul's gross domestic product was R$ 13.4 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.12% of Brazil's GDP and the 132nd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Santa Cruz do Sul?
GDP per person in Santa Cruz do Sul was R$ 100,540 in 2023, the 259th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 22nd 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 Santa Cruz do Sul?
Santa Cruz do Sul produced 2.1% of the GDP of Rio Grande do Sul state in 2023, while holding 1.2% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Santa Cruz do Sul?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 55.1% of Santa Cruz do Sul's gross value added, industry 29.6%, public administration, education and health 11.9% and agriculture 3.5% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Santa Cruz do Sul depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Santa Cruz do Sul's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), manufacturing, and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 105th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Santa Cruz do Sul?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Santa Cruz do Sul earned an average of R$ 3,883.94 a month in 2024 (2.8 minimum wages), the 305th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 76th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Santa Cruz do Sul?
The average monthly salary in Santa Cruz do Sul rose from R$ 3,343.69 in 2022 to R$ 3,883.94 in 2024 in current reais (+16.2%; 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 Santa Cruz do Sul?
Registered companies and organisations in Santa Cruz do Sul employed 60,395 people at the end of 2024, 45,978 of them salaried, equal to 43.7% of the estimated population; the 61st 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 Santa Cruz do Sul?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Santa Cruz do Sul grew from 56,999 in 2022 to 60,395 in 2024 (+6.0%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Santa Cruz do Sul?
10,852 companies and other organisations were active in Santa Cruz do Sul in 2024, about 79 per 1,000 residents (the 45th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.5 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Santa Cruz do Sul?
The median monthly household income per person in Santa Cruz do Sul was R$ 1,500 at the 2022 census, the 42nd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 272nd 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 Santa Cruz do Sul went from R$ 35,309 in 2010 to R$ 100,540 in 2023, a rise of 185%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Santa Cruz do Sul compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Santa Cruz do Sul ranks 119 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 116 | Sorriso | R$ 13.7 billion |
| 117 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 13.7 billion |
| 118 | Maracanaú | R$ 13.5 billion |
| 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 |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Santa Cruz do Sul ranks 22 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Piracicaba | R$ 104,770 |
| 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 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Santa Cruz do Sul ranks 105 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | São Leopoldo | 30.1% |
| 103 | Vitória de Santo Antão | 29.9% |
| 104 | Tatuí | 29.8% |
| 105 | Santa Cruz do Sul | 29.6% |
| 106 | Cotia | 29.6% |
| 107 | Bragança Paulista | 29.3% |
| 108 | Poços de Caldas | 29.1% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Santa Cruz do Sul ranks 45 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Criciúma | 80.3 |
| 43 | Jundiaí | 79.5 |
| 44 | Campinas | 78.9 |
| 45 | Santa Cruz do Sul | 78.6 |
| 46 | São Carlos | 78.1 |
| 47 | Indaiatuba | 77.8 |
| 48 | Toledo | 77.1 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Santa Cruz do Sul ranks 76 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 77 | Rio Branco | R$ 3,882.24 |
| 78 | Suzano | R$ 3,880.59 |
| 79 | Taubaté | R$ 3,872.23 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Santa Cruz do Sul ranks 72 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Rio Claro | 2.8 |
| 70 | Itu | 2.8 |
| 71 | Botucatu | 2.8 |
| 72 | Santa Cruz do Sul | 2.8 |
| 73 | Três Lagoas | 2.8 |
| 74 | Sertãozinho | 2.8 |
| 75 | Itatiba | 2.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Santa Cruz do Sul ranks 61 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Aracaju | 44.2% |
| 59 | São Carlos | 44.1% |
| 60 | Piracicaba | 43.8% |
| 61 | Santa Cruz do Sul | 43.7% |
| 62 | Londrina | 43.4% |
| 63 | São Bernardo do Campo | 43.2% |
| 64 | João Pessoa | 42.9% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Santa Cruz do Sul ranks 42 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Sinop | R$ 1,500 |
| 40 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | R$ 1,500 |
| 41 | Santana de Parnaíba | R$ 1,500 |
| 42 | Santa Cruz do Sul | R$ 1,500 |
| 43 | Sorriso | R$ 1,500 |
| 44 | Camboriú | R$ 1,500 |
| 45 | Brasília | R$ 1,495 |
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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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