Economy, jobs and prices in Santo André, Brazil: official figures
Santo André's gross domestic product was R$ 36.9 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.34% of Brazil's GDP and the 39th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Santo André?
GDP per person in Santo André was R$ 49,313 in 2023, the 1415th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 153rd 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 São Paulo state's economy is in Santo André?
Santo André produced 1.1% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 1.7% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Santo André?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 62.0% of Santo André's gross value added, industry 27.9%, public administration, education and health 10.1% and agriculture 0.0% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Santo André depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Santo André'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 125th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Santo André?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Santo André earned an average of R$ 3,402.91 a month in 2024 (2.4 minimum wages), the 834th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 147th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Santo André?
The average monthly salary in Santo André rose from R$ 3,196.04 in 2022 to R$ 3,402.91 in 2024 in current reais (+6.5%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.6 to 2.4.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Santo André?
Registered companies and organisations in Santo André employed 300,596 people at the end of 2024, 233,290 of them salaried, equal to 38.6% of the estimated population; the 90th 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 Santo André?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Santo André grew from 268,088 in 2022 to 300,596 in 2024 (+12.1%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Santo André?
52,093 companies and other organisations were active in Santo André in 2024, about 67 per 1,000 residents (the 71st highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 10.2 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Santo André?
The median monthly household income per person in Santo André was R$ 1,625 at the 2022 census, the 25th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 143rd 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 Santo André went from R$ 28,438 in 2010 to R$ 49,313 in 2023, a rise of 73%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Santo André compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Santo André ranks 38 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Cuiabá | R$ 39.1 billion |
| 36 | Caxias do Sul | R$ 37.9 billion |
| 37 | Serra | R$ 37.6 billion |
| 38 | Santo André | R$ 36.9 billion |
| 39 | Araucária | R$ 34.1 billion |
| 40 | São José dos Pinhais | R$ 34.0 billion |
| 41 | Maceió | R$ 33.7 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Santo André ranks 153 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | Itapetininga | R$ 50,465 |
| 151 | Londrina | R$ 50,362 |
| 152 | Paragominas | R$ 50,295 |
| 153 | Santo André | R$ 49,313 |
| 154 | Jaú | R$ 49,012 |
| 155 | Ituiutaba | R$ 48,674 |
| 156 | Arapongas | R$ 47,974 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Santo André ranks 125 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | Valinhos | 28.3% |
| 123 | Eunápolis | 28.0% |
| 124 | Botucatu | 27.9% |
| 125 | Santo André | 27.9% |
| 126 | Paranaguá | 27.8% |
| 127 | Cachoeirinha | 27.7% |
| 128 | Itaituba | 27.7% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Santo André ranks 71 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Ponta Grossa | 68.6 |
| 69 | Brasília | 68.3 |
| 70 | Foz do Iguaçu | 67.4 |
| 71 | Santo André | 66.9 |
| 72 | Botucatu | 66.9 |
| 73 | Piracicaba | 66.5 |
| 74 | São José dos Pinhais | 66.4 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Santo André ranks 147 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 144 | Fazenda Rio Grande | R$ 3,419.78 |
| 145 | Taboão da Serra | R$ 3,412.24 |
| 146 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | R$ 3,407.29 |
| 147 | Santo André | R$ 3,402.91 |
| 148 | Ponta Grossa | R$ 3,395.11 |
| 149 | Serra | R$ 3,393.20 |
| 150 | Ribeirão Pires | R$ 3,390.13 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Santo André ranks 138 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 135 | Assis | 2.5 |
| 136 | Corumbá | 2.5 |
| 137 | Teresina | 2.4 |
| 138 | Santo André | 2.4 |
| 139 | Contagem | 2.4 |
| 140 | Serra | 2.4 |
| 141 | Mogi das Cruzes | 2.4 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Santo André ranks 90 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Barretos | 39.3% |
| 88 | Bragança Paulista | 39.1% |
| 89 | Cotia | 38.8% |
| 90 | Santo André | 38.6% |
| 91 | Umuarama | 38.4% |
| 92 | Poços de Caldas | 38.4% |
| 93 | Salvador | 38.1% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Santo André ranks 25 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Brusque | R$ 1,667 |
| 23 | Nova Lima | R$ 1,650 |
| 24 | Criciúma | R$ 1,633 |
| 25 | Santo André | R$ 1,625 |
| 26 | Joinville | R$ 1,600 |
| 27 | Itajaí | R$ 1,600 |
| 28 | Toledo | R$ 1,600 |
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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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