Economy, jobs and prices in São Vicente, Brazil: official figures
São Vicente's gross domestic product was R$ 7.4 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.07% of Brazil's GDP and the 225th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of São Vicente?
GDP per person in São Vicente was R$ 22,475 in 2023, the 2102nd lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 37th 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 São Paulo state's economy is in São Vicente?
São Vicente produced 0.2% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.7% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in São Vicente?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 63.3% of São Vicente's gross value added, industry 9.0%, public administration, education and health 27.6% and agriculture 0.1% (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 Vicente depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to São Vicente's 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 trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 23rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in São Vicente?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in São Vicente earned an average of R$ 3,842.34 a month in 2024 (2.7 minimum wages), the 323rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 82nd 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 Vicente?
The average monthly salary in São Vicente rose from R$ 2,930.79 in 2022 to R$ 3,842.34 in 2024 in current reais (+31.1%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.4 to 2.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in São Vicente?
Registered companies and organisations in São Vicente employed 54,546 people at the end of 2024, 43,882 of them salaried, equal to 16.1% of the estimated population; the 39th 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 Vicente?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in São Vicente grew from 45,705 in 2022 to 54,546 in 2024 (+19.3%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in São Vicente?
9,591 companies and other organisations were active in São Vicente in 2024, about 28 per 1,000 residents (the 59th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.2 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 Vicente?
The median monthly household income per person in São Vicente was R$ 1,073 at the 2022 census, the 143rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1981st 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 Vicente went from R$ 10,109 in 2010 to R$ 22,475 in 2023, a rise of 122%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How São Vicente compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
São Vicente ranks 195 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 192 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 7.6 billion |
| 193 | Balsas | R$ 7.5 billion |
| 194 | Itabira | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 195 | São Vicente | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 196 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 197 | Araguaína | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 198 | Ilhéus | R$ 7.2 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
São Vicente ranks 284 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | Nilópolis | R$ 22,755 |
| 282 | Parnaíba | R$ 22,707 |
| 283 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 22,569 |
| 284 | São Vicente | R$ 22,475 |
| 285 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | R$ 22,346 |
| 286 | Alvorada | R$ 22,048 |
| 287 | Carapicuíba | R$ 21,801 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
São Vicente ranks 298 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 295 | Macapá | 9.1% |
| 296 | Uruguaiana | 9.1% |
| 297 | Teixeira de Freitas | 9.0% |
| 298 | São Vicente | 9.0% |
| 299 | Arapiraca | 8.9% |
| 300 | Itacoatiara | 8.5% |
| 301 | Florianópolis | 8.4% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
São Vicente ranks 262 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | Duque de Caxias | 29.4 |
| 260 | Mauá | 29.1 |
| 261 | Maricá | 28.8 |
| 262 | São Vicente | 28.3 |
| 263 | Nilópolis | 28.1 |
| 264 | Viamão | 27.9 |
| 265 | Piraquara | 27.9 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
São Vicente ranks 82 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Taubaté | R$ 3,872.23 |
| 80 | Canoas | R$ 3,860.07 |
| 81 | Joinville | R$ 3,844.51 |
| 82 | São Vicente | R$ 3,842.34 |
| 83 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 3,837.80 |
| 84 | Praia Grande | R$ 3,826.66 |
| 85 | Itaguaí | R$ 3,819.45 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
São Vicente ranks 83 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Rio Branco | 2.7 |
| 81 | Praia Grande | 2.7 |
| 82 | Canoas | 2.7 |
| 83 | São Vicente | 2.7 |
| 84 | Taubaté | 2.7 |
| 85 | Suzano | 2.7 |
| 86 | Foz do Iguaçu | 2.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
São Vicente ranks 282 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | Trindade | 16.5% |
| 280 | Almirante Tamandaré | 16.4% |
| 281 | Santa Rita | 16.1% |
| 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% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
São Vicente ranks 178 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 175 | Piraquara | R$ 1,100 |
| 176 | Franco da Rocha | R$ 1,076 |
| 177 | Várzea Grande | R$ 1,075 |
| 178 | São Vicente | R$ 1,073 |
| 179 | Uruguaiana | R$ 1,073 |
| 180 | Aracaju | R$ 1,071 |
| 181 | Betim | R$ 1,071 |
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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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