Economy, jobs and prices in São Gonçalo, Brazil: official figures
São Gonçalo's gross domestic product was R$ 23.1 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.21% of Brazil's GDP and the 66th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of São Gonçalo?
GDP per person in São Gonçalo was R$ 25,719 in 2023, the 2413th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 50th 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 Rio de Janeiro state's economy is in São Gonçalo?
São Gonçalo produced 2.0% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 5.6% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in São Gonçalo?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 47.2% of São Gonçalo's gross value added, industry 10.8%, public administration, education and health 41.5% and agriculture 0.4% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of São Gonçalo depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to São Gonçalo'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 trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 46th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in São Gonçalo?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in São Gonçalo earned an average of R$ 2,483.80 a month in 2024 (1.8 minimum wages), the 1819th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 37th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in São Gonçalo?
The average monthly salary in São Gonçalo rose from R$ 2,347.19 in 2022 to R$ 2,483.80 in 2024 in current reais (+5.8%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.9 to 1.8.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in São Gonçalo?
Registered companies and organisations in São Gonçalo employed 133,603 people at the end of 2024, 105,371 of them salaried, equal to 13.9% of the estimated population; the 28th 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 São Gonçalo?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in São Gonçalo fell from 136,864 in 2022 to 133,603 in 2024 (-2.4%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in São Gonçalo?
22,213 companies and other organisations were active in São Gonçalo in 2024, about 23 per 1,000 residents (the 32nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 3.5 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in São Gonçalo?
The median monthly household income per person in São Gonçalo was R$ 909 at the 2022 census, the 102nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2702nd 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 São Gonçalo went from R$ 10,328 in 2010 to R$ 25,719 in 2023, a rise of 149%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How São Gonçalo compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
São Gonçalo ranks 63 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Blumenau | R$ 24.9 billion |
| 61 | Uberaba | R$ 23.7 billion |
| 62 | Juiz de Fora | R$ 23.3 billion |
| 63 | São Gonçalo | R$ 23.1 billion |
| 64 | Taubaté | R$ 22.6 billion |
| 65 | São Caetano do Sul | R$ 22.6 billion |
| 66 | Macaé | R$ 22.4 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
São Gonçalo ranks 271 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 268 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 26,110 |
| 269 | Juazeiro | R$ 25,900 |
| 270 | Teófilo Otoni | R$ 25,763 |
| 271 | São Gonçalo | R$ 25,719 |
| 272 | Trindade | R$ 25,497 |
| 273 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 25,278 |
| 274 | Marituba | R$ 24,874 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
São Gonçalo ranks 275 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 272 | Passos | 11.2% |
| 273 | São José de Ribamar | 11.1% |
| 274 | Boa Vista | 11.0% |
| 275 | São Gonçalo | 10.8% |
| 276 | Santos | 10.6% |
| 277 | Praia Grande | 10.3% |
| 278 | Marituba | 10.3% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
São Gonçalo ranks 289 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 286 | Barcarena | 23.5 |
| 287 | Caucaia | 23.2 |
| 288 | Magé | 23.1 |
| 289 | São Gonçalo | 23.1 |
| 290 | Manacapuru | 23.1 |
| 291 | Nova Iguaçu | 22.9 |
| 292 | Caxias | 22.9 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
São Gonçalo ranks 284 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 287 | Cabo Frio | R$ 2,474.14 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
São Gonçalo ranks 264 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 261 | Novo Gama | 1.9 |
| 262 | Ituiutaba | 1.9 |
| 263 | Lagarto | 1.9 |
| 264 | São Gonçalo | 1.8 |
| 265 | Nova Iguaçu | 1.8 |
| 266 | Feira de Santana | 1.8 |
| 267 | Ananindeua | 1.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
São Gonçalo ranks 293 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 14.6% |
| 291 | Nova Iguaçu | 14.3% |
| 292 | Nilópolis | 14.3% |
| 293 | São Gonçalo | 13.9% |
| 294 | Itapipoca | 13.7% |
| 295 | Valparaíso de Goiás | 13.6% |
| 296 | Viamão | 13.5% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
São Gonçalo ranks 219 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 216 | Araguaína | R$ 956 |
| 217 | Itanhaém | R$ 950 |
| 218 | Itapecerica da Serra | R$ 935 |
| 219 | São Gonçalo | R$ 909 |
| 220 | Ribeirão das Neves | R$ 906 |
| 221 | Araruama | R$ 904 |
| 222 | Fortaleza | R$ 900 |
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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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