Economy, jobs and prices in São Lourenço da Mata, Brazil: official figures
São Lourenço da Mata's gross domestic product was R$ 1.8 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.02% of Brazil's GDP and the 777th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of São Lourenço da Mata?
GDP per person in São Lourenço da Mata was R$ 16,100 in 2023, the 1252nd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 13th 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 Pernambuco state's economy is in São Lourenço da Mata?
São Lourenço da Mata produced 0.7% of the GDP of Pernambuco state in 2023, while holding 1.2% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in São Lourenço da Mata?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 40.4% of São Lourenço da Mata's gross value added, industry 17.7%, public administration, education and health 38.2% and agriculture 3.7% (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 Lourenço da Mata depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to São Lourenço da Mata'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 manufacturing. Industry's share of value added was the 125th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in São Lourenço da Mata?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in São Lourenço da Mata earned an average of R$ 2,353.26 a month in 2024 (1.7 minimum wages), the 1301st lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 20th 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 Lourenço da Mata?
The average monthly salary in São Lourenço da Mata rose from R$ 2,259.12 in 2022 to R$ 2,353.26 in 2024 in current reais (+4.2%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.9 to 1.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in São Lourenço da Mata?
Registered companies and organisations in São Lourenço da Mata employed 14,804 people at the end of 2024, 12,604 of them salaried, equal to 12.6% of the estimated population; the 19th 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 Lourenço da Mata?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in São Lourenço da Mata grew from 13,207 in 2022 to 14,804 in 2024 (+12.1%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in São Lourenço da Mata?
2,027 companies and other organisations were active in São Lourenço da Mata in 2024, about 17 per 1,000 residents (the 8th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 378 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in São Lourenço da Mata?
The median monthly household income per person in São Lourenço da Mata was R$ 606 at the 2022 census, the 10th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1706th 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 São Lourenço da Mata went from R$ 5,380 in 2010 to R$ 16,100 in 2023, a rise of 199%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How São Lourenço da Mata compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 317 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 314 | Cametá | R$ 1.9 billion |
| 315 | Piraquara | R$ 1.9 billion |
| 316 | Codó | R$ 1.8 billion |
| 317 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 1.8 billion |
| 318 | Paço do Lumiar | R$ 1.6 billion |
| 319 | Breves | R$ 1.5 billion |
| 320 | Novo Gama | R$ 1.3 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 308 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 305 | Caxias | R$ 17,175 |
| 306 | Camaragibe | R$ 16,489 |
| 307 | Timon | R$ 16,279 |
| 308 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 16,100 |
| 309 | Bragança | R$ 16,065 |
| 310 | Piraquara | R$ 16,016 |
| 311 | Codó | R$ 15,822 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 196 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 18.0% |
| 194 | Palhoça | 17.9% |
| 195 | Jaú | 17.7% |
| 196 | São Lourenço da Mata | 17.7% |
| 197 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | 17.5% |
| 198 | Belo Horizonte | 17.5% |
| 199 | Lavras | 17.4% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 313 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | Codó | 17.6 |
| 311 | Mesquita | 17.3 |
| 312 | Francisco Morato | 17.3 |
| 313 | São Lourenço da Mata | 17.2 |
| 314 | Abaetetuba | 15.4 |
| 315 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | 14.4 |
| 316 | Bragança | 13.9 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 301 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 298 | Timon | R$ 2,365.69 |
| 299 | Mesquita | R$ 2,362.23 |
| 300 | Olinda | R$ 2,362.04 |
| 301 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 2,353.26 |
| 302 | Araruama | R$ 2,348.15 |
| 303 | Patos | R$ 2,338.46 |
| 304 | Caruaru | R$ 2,335.60 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 302 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 299 | Teófilo Otoni | 1.7 |
| 300 | Araruama | 1.7 |
| 301 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 1.7 |
| 302 | São Lourenço da Mata | 1.7 |
| 303 | Breves | 1.7 |
| 304 | Patos | 1.7 |
| 305 | Arapiraca | 1.6 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 302 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 299 | Alvorada | 13.1% |
| 300 | Camaragibe | 12.8% |
| 301 | Bacabal | 12.7% |
| 302 | São Lourenço da Mata | 12.6% |
| 303 | Timon | 12.3% |
| 304 | Mesquita | 12.2% |
| 305 | Piraquara | 11.8% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
São Lourenço da Mata ranks 311 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | Maranguape | R$ 607 |
| 309 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | R$ 606 |
| 310 | Igarassu | R$ 606 |
| 311 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 606 |
| 312 | Caxias | R$ 571 |
| 313 | Abaetetuba | R$ 537 |
| 314 | Bragança | R$ 530 |
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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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