Economy, jobs and prices in Simões Filho, Brazil: official figures
Simões Filho's gross domestic product was R$ 8.5 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.08% of Brazil's GDP and the 202nd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Simões Filho?
GDP per person in Simões Filho was R$ 74,270 in 2023, the 573rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 64th 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 Bahia state's economy is in Simões Filho?
Simões Filho produced 2.0% of the GDP of Bahia state in 2023, while holding 0.8% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Simões Filho?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 43.7% of Simões Filho's gross value added, industry 44.2%, public administration, education and health 11.9% and agriculture 0.2% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Simões Filho depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Simões Filho's economy in 2021 were manufacturing, other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 31st highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Simões Filho?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Simões Filho earned an average of R$ 2,834.01 a month in 2024 (2.0 minimum wages), the 2410th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 88th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Simões Filho?
The average monthly salary in Simões Filho rose from R$ 2,631.37 in 2022 to R$ 2,834.01 in 2024 in current reais (+7.7%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.2 to 2.0.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Simões Filho?
Registered companies and organisations in Simões Filho employed 54,360 people at the end of 2024, 48,180 of them salaried, equal to 45.2% of the estimated population; the 49th 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 Simões Filho?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Simões Filho grew from 50,053 in 2022 to 54,360 in 2024 (+8.6%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Simões Filho?
5,541 companies and other organisations were active in Simões Filho in 2024, about 46 per 1,000 residents (the 152nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.8 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Simões Filho?
The median monthly household income per person in Simões Filho was R$ 633 at the 2022 census, the 20th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1913th 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 Simões Filho went from R$ 27,572 in 2010 to R$ 74,270 in 2023, a rise of 169%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Simões Filho compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Simões Filho ranks 181 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 178 | Araxá | R$ 8.8 billion |
| 179 | Santarém | R$ 8.7 billion |
| 180 | Governador Valadares | R$ 8.6 billion |
| 181 | Simões Filho | R$ 8.5 billion |
| 182 | Erechim | R$ 8.5 billion |
| 183 | Carapicuíba | R$ 8.4 billion |
| 184 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 8.4 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Simões Filho ranks 64 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Cabo Frio | R$ 76,361 |
| 62 | Guarulhos | R$ 75,522 |
| 63 | Ribeirão Preto | R$ 74,869 |
| 64 | Simões Filho | R$ 74,270 |
| 65 | Americana | R$ 74,189 |
| 66 | Ipatinga | R$ 74,080 |
| 67 | Balsas | R$ 73,991 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Simões Filho ranks 31 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Jaraguá do Sul | 45.1% |
| 29 | Canoas | 44.4% |
| 30 | Mauá | 44.3% |
| 31 | Simões Filho | 44.2% |
| 32 | Caucaia | 43.9% |
| 33 | Suzano | 43.3% |
| 34 | Rio Claro | 43.1% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Simões Filho ranks 169 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 166 | Feira de Santana | 46.2 |
| 167 | Guarulhos | 46.2 |
| 168 | Jacareí | 46.1 |
| 169 | Simões Filho | 46.0 |
| 170 | Mossoró | 45.9 |
| 171 | Uruguaiana | 45.8 |
| 172 | Coronel Fabriciano | 45.2 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Simões Filho ranks 233 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 230 | Valparaíso de Goiás | R$ 2,848.90 |
| 231 | Balsas | R$ 2,838.47 |
| 232 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | R$ 2,834.85 |
| 233 | Simões Filho | R$ 2,834.01 |
| 234 | Governador Valadares | R$ 2,833.70 |
| 235 | Mossoró | R$ 2,831.70 |
| 236 | Apucarana | R$ 2,823.50 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Simões Filho ranks 237 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 234 | Almirante Tamandaré | 2.0 |
| 235 | Birigui | 2.0 |
| 236 | Umuarama | 2.0 |
| 237 | Simões Filho | 2.0 |
| 238 | Eunápolis | 2.0 |
| 239 | Paulo Afonso | 2.0 |
| 240 | Passos | 2.0 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Simões Filho ranks 49 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Pouso Alegre | 45.6% |
| 47 | Americana | 45.4% |
| 48 | Itu | 45.3% |
| 49 | Simões Filho | 45.2% |
| 50 | Passo Fundo | 45.1% |
| 51 | Indaiatuba | 45.1% |
| 52 | Criciúma | 45.1% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Simões Filho ranks 301 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 298 | Lagarto | R$ 650 |
| 299 | Santarém | R$ 633 |
| 300 | Timon | R$ 633 |
| 301 | Simões Filho | R$ 633 |
| 302 | Bacabal | R$ 626 |
| 303 | Vitória de Santo Antão | R$ 625 |
| 304 | Marituba | R$ 625 |
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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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