Economy, jobs and prices in São Mateus, Brazil: official figures
São Mateus' gross domestic product was R$ 4.4 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.04% of Brazil's GDP and the 360th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of São Mateus?
GDP per person in São Mateus was R$ 35,195 in 2023, the 2373rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 103rd 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 Espírito Santo state's economy is in São Mateus?
São Mateus produced 2.1% of the GDP of Espírito Santo state in 2023, while holding 3.3% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in São Mateus?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 46.5% of São Mateus' gross value added, industry 14.9%, public administration, education and health 24.8% and agriculture 13.8% (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 Mateus depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to São Mateus' economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, and crop farming. Industry's share of value added was the 95th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in São Mateus?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in São Mateus earned an average of R$ 2,940.49 a month in 2024 (2.1 minimum wages), the 2013th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 107th 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 Mateus?
The average monthly salary in São Mateus rose from R$ 2,500.91 in 2022 to R$ 2,940.49 in 2024 in current reais (+17.6%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.1 to 2.1.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in São Mateus?
Registered companies and organisations in São Mateus employed 30,374 people at the end of 2024, 24,300 of them salaried, equal to 22.8% of the estimated population; the 90th 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 Mateus?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in São Mateus grew from 28,141 in 2022 to 30,374 in 2024 (+7.9%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in São Mateus?
4,850 companies and other organisations were active in São Mateus in 2024, about 36 per 1,000 residents (the 104th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 983 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 Mateus?
The median monthly household income per person in São Mateus was R$ 975 at the 2022 census, the 112th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2487th 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 Mateus went from R$ 11,630 in 2010 to R$ 35,195 in 2023, a rise of 203%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How São Mateus compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
São Mateus ranks 252 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 249 | Poá | R$ 4.6 billion |
| 250 | Ubá | R$ 4.5 billion |
| 251 | Bagé | R$ 4.4 billion |
| 252 | São Mateus | R$ 4.4 billion |
| 253 | Açailândia | R$ 4.3 billion |
| 254 | Eunápolis | R$ 4.3 billion |
| 255 | Paulo Afonso | R$ 4.3 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
São Mateus ranks 218 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 215 | Feira de Santana | R$ 35,449 |
| 216 | Senador Canedo | R$ 35,307 |
| 217 | Maceió | R$ 35,232 |
| 218 | São Mateus | R$ 35,195 |
| 219 | Queimados | R$ 35,146 |
| 220 | Imperatriz | R$ 34,696 |
| 221 | Santana | R$ 34,620 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
São Mateus ranks 226 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 223 | Barreiras | 15.1% |
| 224 | Sorriso | 15.0% |
| 225 | Tangará da Serra | 14.9% |
| 226 | São Mateus | 14.9% |
| 227 | Juazeiro | 14.8% |
| 228 | Itajaí | 14.7% |
| 229 | Presidente Prudente | 14.7% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
São Mateus ranks 217 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | Marabá | 36.6 |
| 215 | Itaituba | 36.5 |
| 216 | Cariacica | 36.4 |
| 217 | São Mateus | 36.4 |
| 218 | Paragominas | 36.4 |
| 219 | Jandira | 36.2 |
| 220 | Petrolina | 35.8 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
São Mateus ranks 214 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 211 | Sarandi | R$ 2,971.92 |
| 212 | Ilhéus | R$ 2,970.72 |
| 213 | Barreiras | R$ 2,951.20 |
| 214 | São Mateus | R$ 2,940.49 |
| 215 | Luís Eduardo Magalhães | R$ 2,929.45 |
| 216 | Divinópolis | R$ 2,912.11 |
| 217 | São Pedro da Aldeia | R$ 2,896.04 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
São Mateus ranks 210 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 207 | Trindade | 2.1 |
| 208 | Varginha | 2.1 |
| 209 | Altamira | 2.1 |
| 210 | São Mateus | 2.1 |
| 211 | Colatina | 2.1 |
| 212 | Sarandi | 2.1 |
| 213 | Uruguaiana | 2.1 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
São Mateus ranks 231 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | Corumbá | 23.0% |
| 229 | Juazeiro do Norte | 23.0% |
| 230 | Teixeira de Freitas | 22.9% |
| 231 | São Mateus | 22.8% |
| 232 | Itapecerica da Serra | 22.7% |
| 233 | Praia Grande | 22.6% |
| 234 | Embu das Artes | 22.5% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
São Mateus ranks 209 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | Santa Luzia | R$ 981 |
| 207 | Nilópolis | R$ 980 |
| 208 | Cariacica | R$ 978 |
| 209 | São Mateus | R$ 975 |
| 210 | Recife | R$ 971 |
| 211 | Embu das Artes | R$ 971 |
| 212 | Natal | R$ 970 |
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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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