Economy, jobs and prices in São Leopoldo, Brazil: official figures
São Leopoldo's gross domestic product was R$ 11.7 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.11% of Brazil's GDP and the 147th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of São Leopoldo?
GDP per person in São Leopoldo was R$ 54,004 in 2023, the 1184th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 139th 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 Rio Grande do Sul state's economy is in São Leopoldo?
São Leopoldo produced 1.8% of the GDP of Rio Grande do Sul state in 2023, while holding 2.0% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in São Leopoldo?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 53.0% of São Leopoldo's gross value added, industry 30.1%, public administration, education and health 16.8% 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 Leopoldo depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to São Leopoldo's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), manufacturing, and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 102nd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in São Leopoldo?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in São Leopoldo earned an average of R$ 4,666.91 a month in 2024 (3.3 minimum wages), the 71st highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 20th 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 Leopoldo?
The average monthly salary in São Leopoldo rose from R$ 3,858.56 in 2022 to R$ 4,666.91 in 2024 in current reais (+20.9%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 3.2 to 3.3.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in São Leopoldo?
Registered companies and organisations in São Leopoldo employed 74,043 people at the end of 2024, 58,555 of them salaried, equal to 32.8% of the estimated population; the 142nd 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 Leopoldo?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in São Leopoldo grew from 73,381 in 2022 to 74,043 in 2024 (+0.9%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in São Leopoldo?
12,148 companies and other organisations were active in São Leopoldo in 2024, about 54 per 1,000 residents (the 129th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 3.6 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 Leopoldo?
The median monthly household income per person in São Leopoldo was R$ 1,300 at the 2022 census, the 89th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 618th 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 Leopoldo went from R$ 20,799 in 2010 to R$ 54,004 in 2023, a rise of 160%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How São Leopoldo compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
São Leopoldo ranks 134 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 131 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 12.0 billion |
| 132 | Novo Hamburgo | R$ 11.9 billion |
| 133 | Angra dos Reis | R$ 11.9 billion |
| 134 | São Leopoldo | R$ 11.7 billion |
| 135 | Sinop | R$ 11.7 billion |
| 136 | Presidente Prudente | R$ 11.6 billion |
| 137 | Luís Eduardo Magalhães | R$ 11.6 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
São Leopoldo ranks 139 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 136 | Tubarão | R$ 54,566 |
| 137 | Bauru | R$ 54,477 |
| 138 | Guarapuava | R$ 54,171 |
| 139 | São Leopoldo | R$ 54,004 |
| 140 | Diadema | R$ 53,985 |
| 141 | Goiânia | R$ 52,722 |
| 142 | Tangará da Serra | R$ 52,635 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
São Leopoldo ranks 102 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Divinópolis | 30.7% |
| 100 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | 30.5% |
| 101 | Ilhéus | 30.3% |
| 102 | São Leopoldo | 30.1% |
| 103 | Vitória de Santo Antão | 29.9% |
| 104 | Tatuí | 29.8% |
| 105 | Santa Cruz do Sul | 29.6% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
São Leopoldo ranks 129 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | Guaratinguetá | 54.0 |
| 127 | Jataí | 53.9 |
| 128 | Contagem | 53.9 |
| 129 | São Leopoldo | 53.8 |
| 130 | Nova Friburgo | 53.8 |
| 131 | Campo Largo | 53.8 |
| 132 | Poá | 53.6 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
São Leopoldo ranks 20 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Rio das Ostras | R$ 5,010.98 |
| 18 | Porto Velho | R$ 4,700.32 |
| 19 | Jundiaí | R$ 4,699.98 |
| 20 | São Leopoldo | R$ 4,666.91 |
| 21 | São Bernardo do Campo | R$ 4,603.37 |
| 22 | Valinhos | R$ 4,601.63 |
| 23 | Belo Horizonte | R$ 4,567.11 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
São Leopoldo ranks 21 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | São Bernardo do Campo | 3.3 |
| 19 | Porto Velho | 3.3 |
| 20 | Jundiaí | 3.3 |
| 21 | São Leopoldo | 3.3 |
| 22 | Valinhos | 3.3 |
| 23 | Belo Horizonte | 3.2 |
| 24 | Belém | 3.2 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
São Leopoldo ranks 142 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | Nova Friburgo | 33.2% |
| 140 | Santa Bárbara D'Oeste | 33.2% |
| 141 | Foz do Iguaçu | 33.0% |
| 142 | São Leopoldo | 32.8% |
| 143 | Catalão | 32.6% |
| 144 | Petrópolis | 32.5% |
| 145 | Guaratinguetá | 32.4% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
São Leopoldo ranks 89 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | Barueri | R$ 1,302 |
| 87 | Cuiabá | R$ 1,300 |
| 88 | Uberaba | R$ 1,300 |
| 89 | São Leopoldo | R$ 1,300 |
| 90 | Itu | R$ 1,300 |
| 91 | Mogi Guaçu | R$ 1,300 |
| 92 | Jaú | R$ 1,300 |
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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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