Economy, jobs and prices in São João de Meriti, Brazil: official figures
São João de Meriti's gross domestic product was R$ 11.5 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.11% of Brazil's GDP and the 152nd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of São João de Meriti?
GDP per person in São João de Meriti was R$ 26,157 in 2023, the 2452nd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 55th 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 João de Meriti?
São João de Meriti produced 1.0% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 2.7% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in São João de Meriti?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 53.0% of São João de Meriti's gross value added, industry 5.5%, public administration, education and health 41.5% 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 São João de Meriti depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to São João de Meriti'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 6th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in São João de Meriti?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in São João de Meriti earned an average of R$ 2,179.91 a month in 2024 (1.5 minimum wages), the 776th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 6th 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 João de Meriti?
The average monthly salary in São João de Meriti rose from R$ 2,086.20 in 2022 to R$ 2,179.91 in 2024 in current reais (+4.5%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.7 to 1.5.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in São João de Meriti?
Registered companies and organisations in São João de Meriti employed 72,323 people at the end of 2024, 60,793 of them salaried, equal to 15.5% of the estimated population; the 36th 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 João de Meriti?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in São João de Meriti grew from 65,538 in 2022 to 72,323 in 2024 (+10.4%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in São João de Meriti?
9,209 companies and other organisations were active in São João de Meriti in 2024, about 20 per 1,000 residents (the 21st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.8 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 João de Meriti?
The median monthly household income per person in São João de Meriti was R$ 820 at the 2022 census, the 76th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2561st lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities (Brazil: R$ 1,000).
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- At current prices, not adjusted for inflation, GDP per person in São João de Meriti went from R$ 10,918 in 2010 to R$ 26,157 in 2023, a rise of 140%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How São João de Meriti compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
São João de Meriti ranks 139 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 136 | Presidente Prudente | R$ 11.6 billion |
| 137 | Luís Eduardo Magalhães | R$ 11.6 billion |
| 138 | Guarujá | R$ 11.5 billion |
| 139 | São João de Meriti | R$ 11.5 billion |
| 140 | Salto | R$ 11.5 billion |
| 141 | Ananindeua | R$ 11.5 billion |
| 142 | Araçatuba | R$ 11.5 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
São João de Meriti ranks 266 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 263 | Conselheiro Lafaiete | R$ 26,460 |
| 264 | Itanhaém | R$ 26,285 |
| 265 | Camboriú | R$ 26,228 |
| 266 | São João de Meriti | R$ 26,157 |
| 267 | Santarém | R$ 26,155 |
| 268 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 26,110 |
| 269 | Juazeiro | R$ 25,900 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
São João de Meriti ranks 315 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 312 | Mesquita | 6.3% |
| 313 | Nilópolis | 5.8% |
| 314 | Bragança | 5.7% |
| 315 | São João de Meriti | 5.5% |
| 316 | Balsas | 4.6% |
| 317 | Abaetetuba | 4.2% |
| 318 | Brasília | 4.0% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
São João de Meriti ranks 300 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | Ibirité | 20.3 |
| 298 | Timon | 20.1 |
| 299 | Maranguape | 20.0 |
| 300 | São João de Meriti | 19.7 |
| 301 | Marituba | 19.7 |
| 302 | Novo Gama | 19.5 |
| 303 | Paulista | 19.0 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
São João de Meriti ranks 315 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 312 | Maranguape | R$ 2,223.75 |
| 313 | Caxias | R$ 2,217.88 |
| 314 | Magé | R$ 2,209.61 |
| 315 | São João de Meriti | R$ 2,179.91 |
| 316 | Manacapuru | R$ 2,117.28 |
| 317 | Nilópolis | R$ 2,052.35 |
| 318 | Codó | R$ 1,902.80 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
São João de Meriti ranks 315 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 318 | Codó | 1.3 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
São João de Meriti ranks 285 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | São Vicente | 16.1% |
| 283 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | 15.7% |
| 284 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | 15.6% |
| 285 | São João de Meriti | 15.5% |
| 286 | Carapicuíba | 15.3% |
| 287 | Caucaia | 15.1% |
| 288 | Queimados | 14.9% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
São João de Meriti ranks 245 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | Francisco Morato | R$ 833 |
| 243 | Eunápolis | R$ 833 |
| 244 | Campos dos Goytacazes | R$ 825 |
| 245 | São João de Meriti | R$ 820 |
| 246 | Campina Grande | R$ 808 |
| 247 | Vitória da Conquista | R$ 808 |
| 248 | Paulista | R$ 808 |
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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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