Economy, jobs and prices in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil: official figures
São José do Rio Preto's gross domestic product was R$ 26.4 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.24% of Brazil's GDP and the 58th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of São José do Rio Preto?
GDP per person in São José do Rio Preto was R$ 54,934 in 2023, the 1141st highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 133rd 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 São José do Rio Preto?
São José do Rio Preto produced 0.8% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 1.1% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in São José do Rio Preto?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 78.1% of São José do Rio Preto's gross value added, industry 11.6%, public administration, education and health 10.0% and agriculture 0.3% (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 José do Rio Preto depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to São José do Rio Preto's 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 53rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in São José do Rio Preto?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in São José do Rio Preto earned an average of R$ 3,765.80 a month in 2024 (2.7 minimum wages), the 374th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 90th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in São José do Rio Preto?
The average monthly salary in São José do Rio Preto rose from R$ 3,171.91 in 2022 to R$ 3,765.80 in 2024 in current reais (+18.7%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.6 to 2.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in São José do Rio Preto?
Registered companies and organisations in São José do Rio Preto employed 225,862 people at the end of 2024, 161,882 of them salaried, equal to 45.0% of the estimated population; the 53rd 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 São José do Rio Preto?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in São José do Rio Preto grew from 205,855 in 2022 to 225,862 in 2024 (+9.7%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in São José do Rio Preto?
47,268 companies and other organisations were active in São José do Rio Preto in 2024, about 94 per 1,000 residents (the 14th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 7.9 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 José do Rio Preto?
The median monthly household income per person in São José do Rio Preto was R$ 1,500 at the 2022 census, the 35th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 231st 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 José do Rio Preto went from R$ 23,923 in 2010 to R$ 54,934 in 2023, a rise of 130%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How São José do Rio Preto compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 55 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Cubatão | R$ 27.8 billion |
| 53 | Camaçari | R$ 27.4 billion |
| 54 | Parauapebas | R$ 26.4 billion |
| 55 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 26.4 billion |
| 56 | Mogi das Cruzes | R$ 26.1 billion |
| 57 | Ponta Grossa | R$ 25.6 billion |
| 58 | Porto Velho | R$ 25.4 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 133 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | Cascavel | R$ 55,176 |
| 131 | Porto Velho | R$ 55,170 |
| 132 | Botucatu | R$ 55,059 |
| 133 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 54,934 |
| 134 | Barretos | R$ 54,826 |
| 135 | Tatuí | R$ 54,740 |
| 136 | Tubarão | R$ 54,566 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 268 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | Magé | 12.1% |
| 266 | Valparaíso de Goiás | 12.0% |
| 267 | Garanhuns | 11.6% |
| 268 | São José do Rio Preto | 11.6% |
| 269 | Araguaína | 11.5% |
| 270 | Aracaju | 11.5% |
| 271 | Crato | 11.3% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 14 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Santana de Parnaíba | 101.0 |
| 12 | Belo Horizonte | 97.2 |
| 13 | Blumenau | 95.3 |
| 14 | São José do Rio Preto | 94.2 |
| 15 | Ribeirão Preto | 93.9 |
| 16 | Santos | 93.7 |
| 17 | Bento Gonçalves | 92.9 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 90 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Foz do Iguaçu | R$ 3,791.04 |
| 88 | Resende | R$ 3,784.39 |
| 89 | Salto | R$ 3,773.63 |
| 90 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 3,765.80 |
| 91 | Niterói | R$ 3,755.71 |
| 92 | Chapecó | R$ 3,749.74 |
| 93 | Franco da Rocha | R$ 3,749.15 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 79 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Bagé | 2.8 |
| 77 | Joinville | 2.7 |
| 78 | Niterói | 2.7 |
| 79 | São José do Rio Preto | 2.7 |
| 80 | Rio Branco | 2.7 |
| 81 | Praia Grande | 2.7 |
| 82 | Canoas | 2.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 53 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Passo Fundo | 45.1% |
| 51 | Indaiatuba | 45.1% |
| 52 | Criciúma | 45.1% |
| 53 | São José do Rio Preto | 45.0% |
| 54 | Novo Hamburgo | 44.9% |
| 55 | São José dos Pinhais | 44.7% |
| 56 | São Luís | 44.5% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
São José do Rio Preto ranks 35 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | São Bernardo do Campo | R$ 1,500 |
| 33 | Ribeirão Preto | R$ 1,500 |
| 34 | Londrina | R$ 1,500 |
| 35 | São José do Rio Preto | R$ 1,500 |
| 36 | Cascavel | R$ 1,500 |
| 37 | Palhoça | R$ 1,500 |
| 38 | Passo Fundo | R$ 1,500 |
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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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