Economy, jobs and prices in Santo Antônio de Jesus, Brazil: official figures
Santo Antônio de Jesus' gross domestic product was R$ 3.0 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.03% of Brazil's GDP and the 502nd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Santo Antônio de Jesus?
GDP per person in Santo Antônio de Jesus was R$ 29,386 in 2023, the 2743rd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 69th 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 Bahia state's economy is in Santo Antônio de Jesus?
Santo Antônio de Jesus produced 0.7% of the GDP of Bahia state in 2023, while holding 0.7% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Santo Antônio de Jesus?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 62.1% of Santo Antônio de Jesus' gross value added, industry 17.1%, public administration, education and health 17.8% and agriculture 3.1% (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 Antônio de Jesus depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Santo Antônio de Jesus' economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), trade and vehicle repair, and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 116th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Santo Antônio de Jesus?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Santo Antônio de Jesus earned an average of R$ 2,293.68 a month in 2024 (1.6 minimum wages), the 1083rd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 13th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Santo Antônio de Jesus?
The average monthly salary in Santo Antônio de Jesus rose from R$ 2,000.02 in 2022 to R$ 2,293.68 in 2024 in current reais (+14.7%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.7 to 1.6.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Santo Antônio de Jesus?
Registered companies and organisations in Santo Antônio de Jesus employed 32,841 people at the end of 2024, 26,811 of them salaried, equal to 30.1% of the estimated population; the 150th 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 Santo Antônio de Jesus?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Santo Antônio de Jesus grew from 31,198 in 2022 to 32,841 in 2024 (+5.3%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Santo Antônio de Jesus?
4,714 companies and other organisations were active in Santo Antônio de Jesus in 2024, about 43 per 1,000 residents (the 141st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 801 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Santo Antônio de Jesus?
The median monthly household income per person in Santo Antônio de Jesus was R$ 803 at the 2022 census, the 66th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2451st 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 Santo Antônio de Jesus went from R$ 11,970 in 2010 to R$ 29,386 in 2023, a rise of 145%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Santo Antônio de Jesus compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Santo Antônio de Jesus ranks 290 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | São José de Ribamar | R$ 3.1 billion |
| 288 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | R$ 3.1 billion |
| 289 | Mesquita | R$ 3.0 billion |
| 290 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 3.0 billion |
| 291 | Itanhaém | R$ 3.0 billion |
| 292 | Itabaiana | R$ 2.9 billion |
| 293 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | R$ 2.9 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Santo Antônio de Jesus ranks 252 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 249 | Porto Seguro | R$ 29,763 |
| 250 | Caruaru | R$ 29,738 |
| 251 | Sabará | R$ 29,658 |
| 252 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 29,386 |
| 253 | Arapiraca | R$ 29,319 |
| 254 | Itabaiana | R$ 28,448 |
| 255 | Vespasiano | R$ 28,050 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Santo Antônio de Jesus ranks 205 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 202 | Viamão | 17.3% |
| 203 | Sarandi | 17.2% |
| 204 | Teresina | 17.2% |
| 205 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 17.1% |
| 206 | Bauru | 17.0% |
| 207 | Castanhal | 16.6% |
| 208 | Goiânia | 16.6% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Santo Antônio de Jesus ranks 180 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 177 | Itaperuna | 44.3 |
| 178 | Várzea Grande | 43.5 |
| 179 | Resende | 43.4 |
| 180 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 43.1 |
| 181 | Taboão da Serra | 43.0 |
| 182 | Volta Redonda | 43.0 |
| 183 | Macaé | 42.9 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Santo Antônio de Jesus ranks 308 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 305 | Castanhal | R$ 2,323.41 |
| 306 | Garanhuns | R$ 2,320.91 |
| 307 | Itapipoca | R$ 2,302.92 |
| 308 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 2,293.68 |
| 309 | Itabaiana | R$ 2,272.68 |
| 310 | Coronel Fabriciano | R$ 2,253.36 |
| 311 | Arapiraca | R$ 2,246.70 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Santo Antônio de Jesus ranks 314 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | Maranguape | 1.6 |
| 312 | Coronel Fabriciano | 1.6 |
| 313 | Itabaiana | 1.6 |
| 314 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 1.6 |
| 315 | São João de Meriti | 1.5 |
| 316 | Nilópolis | 1.5 |
| 317 | Manacapuru | 1.5 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Santo Antônio de Jesus ranks 171 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 168 | Manaus | 30.4% |
| 169 | Montes Claros | 30.2% |
| 170 | Itaguaí | 30.2% |
| 171 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 30.1% |
| 172 | Imperatriz | 30.0% |
| 173 | Diadema | 29.8% |
| 174 | Porto Seguro | 29.7% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Santo Antônio de Jesus ranks 255 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 806 |
| 253 | Itabuna | R$ 806 |
| 254 | Mesquita | R$ 803 |
| 255 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | R$ 803 |
| 256 | Boa Vista | R$ 800 |
| 257 | Olinda | R$ 800 |
| 258 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | R$ 800 |
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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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