Economy, jobs and prices in Suzano, Brazil: official figures
Suzano's gross domestic product was R$ 18.6 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.17% of Brazil's GDP and the 91st largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Suzano?
GDP per person in Suzano was R$ 60,563 in 2023, the 919th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 108th 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 São Paulo state's economy is in Suzano?
Suzano produced 0.5% 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 Suzano?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 43.7% of Suzano's gross value added, industry 43.3%, public administration, education and health 9.9% and agriculture 3.0% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Suzano depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Suzano's economy in 2021 were manufacturing, other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 33rd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Suzano?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Suzano earned an average of R$ 3,880.59 a month in 2024 (2.7 minimum wages), the 308th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 78th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Suzano?
The average monthly salary in Suzano rose from R$ 3,420.89 in 2022 to R$ 3,880.59 in 2024 in current reais (+13.4%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.8 to 2.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Suzano?
Registered companies and organisations in Suzano employed 83,220 people at the end of 2024, 67,093 of them salaried, equal to 26.1% of the estimated population; the 119th 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 Suzano?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Suzano grew from 75,280 in 2022 to 83,220 in 2024 (+10.5%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Suzano?
13,553 companies and other organisations were active in Suzano in 2024, about 43 per 1,000 residents (the 133rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 3.4 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Suzano?
The median monthly household income per person in Suzano was R$ 1,000 at the 2022 census, the 122nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2389th 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 Suzano went from R$ 24,966 in 2010 to R$ 60,563 in 2023, a rise of 143%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Suzano compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Suzano ranks 86 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Cascavel | R$ 19.2 billion |
| 84 | Cotia | R$ 19.1 billion |
| 85 | Sumaré | R$ 19.0 billion |
| 86 | Suzano | R$ 18.6 billion |
| 87 | Macapá | R$ 18.5 billion |
| 88 | São Carlos | R$ 18.4 billion |
| 89 | Boa Vista | R$ 18.2 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Suzano ranks 108 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | Itumbiara | R$ 60,715 |
| 106 | Catanduva | R$ 60,712 |
| 107 | Araraquara | R$ 60,643 |
| 108 | Suzano | R$ 60,563 |
| 109 | Linhares | R$ 60,043 |
| 110 | Cuiabá | R$ 59,997 |
| 111 | Sinop | R$ 59,783 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Suzano ranks 33 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Mauá | 44.3% |
| 31 | Simões Filho | 44.2% |
| 32 | Caucaia | 43.9% |
| 33 | Suzano | 43.3% |
| 34 | Rio Claro | 43.1% |
| 35 | São José dos Campos | 42.4% |
| 36 | Guaratinguetá | 42.0% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Suzano ranks 188 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | Porto Velho | 42.8 |
| 186 | Eunápolis | 42.8 |
| 187 | Caruaru | 42.8 |
| 188 | Suzano | 42.5 |
| 189 | Rio Grande | 42.2 |
| 190 | Serra | 42.2 |
| 191 | Sumaré | 42.0 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Suzano ranks 78 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Bagé | R$ 3,889.19 |
| 76 | Santa Cruz do Sul | R$ 3,883.94 |
| 77 | Rio Branco | R$ 3,882.24 |
| 78 | Suzano | R$ 3,880.59 |
| 79 | Taubaté | R$ 3,872.23 |
| 80 | Canoas | R$ 3,860.07 |
| 81 | Joinville | R$ 3,844.51 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Suzano ranks 85 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Canoas | 2.7 |
| 83 | São Vicente | 2.7 |
| 84 | Taubaté | 2.7 |
| 85 | Suzano | 2.7 |
| 86 | Foz do Iguaçu | 2.7 |
| 87 | Chapecó | 2.7 |
| 88 | Paranaguá | 2.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Suzano ranks 202 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Itabuna | 26.4% |
| 200 | Teófilo Otoni | 26.2% |
| 201 | Marabá | 26.1% |
| 202 | Suzano | 26.1% |
| 203 | Ituiutaba | 26.0% |
| 204 | Rio das Ostras | 25.9% |
| 205 | Araruama | 25.8% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Suzano ranks 199 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 196 | Guarujá | R$ 1,000 |
| 197 | João Pessoa | R$ 1,000 |
| 198 | Montes Claros | R$ 1,000 |
| 199 | Suzano | R$ 1,000 |
| 200 | Cabo Frio | R$ 1,000 |
| 201 | Angra dos Reis | R$ 1,000 |
| 202 | Senador Canedo | R$ 1,000 |
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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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