Economy, jobs and prices in Santa Rita, Brazil: official figures
Santa Rita's gross domestic product was R$ 3.2 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.03% of Brazil's GDP and the 481st largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Santa Rita?
GDP per person in Santa Rita was R$ 21,103 in 2023, the 1962nd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 32nd lowest 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 Paraíba state's economy is in Santa Rita?
Santa Rita produced 3.3% of the GDP of Paraíba state in 2023, while holding 3.9% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Santa Rita?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 39.7% of Santa Rita's gross value added, industry 25.5%, public administration, education and health 30.8% 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 Santa Rita depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Santa Rita's economy in 2021 were public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), and manufacturing. Industry's share of value added was the 144th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Santa Rita?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Santa Rita earned an average of R$ 2,485.26 a month in 2024 (1.8 minimum wages), the 1826th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 38th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Santa Rita?
The average monthly salary in Santa Rita rose from R$ 2,108.27 in 2022 to R$ 2,485.26 in 2024 in current reais (+17.9%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.7 to 1.8.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Santa Rita?
Registered companies and organisations in Santa Rita employed 25,677 people at the end of 2024, 23,351 of them salaried, equal to 16.1% of the estimated population; the 40th 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 Santa Rita?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Santa Rita grew from 21,989 in 2022 to 25,677 in 2024 (+16.8%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Santa Rita?
2,174 companies and other organisations were active in Santa Rita in 2024, about 14 per 1,000 residents (the 4th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 732 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Santa Rita?
The median monthly household income per person in Santa Rita was R$ 622 at the 2022 census, the 16th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1868th lowest 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 Rita went from R$ 10,345 in 2010 to R$ 21,103 in 2023, a rise of 104%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Santa Rita compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Santa Rita ranks 286 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 283 | Itacoatiara | R$ 3.3 billion |
| 284 | Ibirité | R$ 3.2 billion |
| 285 | Muriaé | R$ 3.2 billion |
| 286 | Santa Rita | R$ 3.2 billion |
| 287 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 3.1 billion |
| 288 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | R$ 3.1 billion |
| 289 | Mesquita | R$ 3.0 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Santa Rita ranks 289 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 286 | Alvorada | R$ 22,048 |
| 287 | Carapicuíba | R$ 21,801 |
| 288 | Lagarto | R$ 21,440 |
| 289 | Santa Rita | R$ 21,103 |
| 290 | Paulista | R$ 20,455 |
| 291 | Sarandi | R$ 20,250 |
| 292 | Olinda | R$ 20,073 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Santa Rita ranks 144 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | Ribeirão Pires | 26.0% |
| 142 | Juiz de Fora | 26.0% |
| 143 | Feira de Santana | 25.9% |
| 144 | Santa Rita | 25.5% |
| 145 | Sobral | 25.4% |
| 146 | São Luís | 25.2% |
| 147 | Itapetininga | 25.0% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Santa Rita ranks 317 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 314 | Abaetetuba | 15.4 |
| 315 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | 14.4 |
| 316 | Bragança | 13.9 |
| 317 | Santa Rita | 13.7 |
| 318 | Breves | 13.0 |
| 319 | Belford Roxo | 12.9 |
| 320 | Cametá | 10.0 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Santa Rita ranks 283 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 280 | Nova Serrana | R$ 2,515.59 |
| 281 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 2,495.90 |
| 282 | Parnaíba | R$ 2,489.24 |
| 283 | Santa Rita | R$ 2,485.26 |
| 284 | São Gonçalo | R$ 2,483.80 |
| 285 | Juazeiro | R$ 2,479.03 |
| 286 | Jequié | R$ 2,474.70 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Santa Rita ranks 275 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 272 | Parnaíba | 1.8 |
| 273 | Jequié | 1.8 |
| 274 | Abaetetuba | 1.8 |
| 275 | Santa Rita | 1.8 |
| 276 | Camaragibe | 1.8 |
| 277 | Paço do Lumiar | 1.8 |
| 278 | Teixeira de Freitas | 1.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Santa Rita ranks 281 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 278 | Paulista | 16.6% |
| 279 | Trindade | 16.5% |
| 280 | Almirante Tamandaré | 16.4% |
| 281 | Santa Rita | 16.1% |
| 282 | São Vicente | 16.1% |
| 283 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | 15.7% |
| 284 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | 15.6% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Santa Rita ranks 305 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 302 | Bacabal | R$ 626 |
| 303 | Vitória de Santo Antão | R$ 625 |
| 304 | Marituba | R$ 625 |
| 305 | Santa Rita | R$ 622 |
| 306 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | R$ 622 |
| 307 | Sobral | R$ 621 |
| 308 | Maranguape | R$ 607 |
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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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