Economy, jobs and prices in Teresina, Brazil: official figures
Teresina's gross domestic product was R$ 29.4 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.27% of Brazil's GDP and the 46th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Teresina?
GDP per person in Teresina was R$ 33,994 in 2023, the 2454th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 97th 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 Piauí state's economy is in Teresina?
Teresina produced 36.4% of the GDP of Piauí state in 2023, while holding 26.8% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Teresina?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 60.4% of Teresina's gross value added, industry 17.2%, public administration, education and health 22.1% and agriculture 0.3% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Teresina depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Teresina's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), trade and vehicle repair, and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 117th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Teresina?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Teresina earned an average of R$ 3,423.54 a month in 2024 (2.4 minimum wages), the 798th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 142nd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Teresina?
The average monthly salary in Teresina rose from R$ 3,208.06 in 2022 to R$ 3,423.54 in 2024 in current reais (+6.7%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.6 to 2.4.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Teresina?
Registered companies and organisations in Teresina employed 377,262 people at the end of 2024, 323,467 of them salaried, equal to 41.8% of the estimated population; the 70th 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 Teresina?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Teresina grew from 322,971 in 2022 to 377,262 in 2024 (+16.8%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Teresina?
42,407 companies and other organisations were active in Teresina in 2024, about 47 per 1,000 residents (the 157th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 14.1 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Teresina?
The median monthly household income per person in Teresina was R$ 868 at the 2022 census, the 93rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2693rd 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 Teresina went from R$ 13,049 in 2010 to R$ 33,994 in 2023, a rise of 161%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Teresina compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Teresina ranks 45 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Florianópolis | R$ 31.2 billion |
| 43 | Natal | R$ 31.2 billion |
| 44 | Santos | R$ 31.0 billion |
| 45 | Teresina | R$ 29.4 billion |
| 46 | Canoas | R$ 29.2 billion |
| 47 | João Pessoa | R$ 28.4 billion |
| 48 | Indaiatuba | R$ 28.3 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Teresina ranks 224 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 221 | Santana | R$ 34,620 |
| 222 | Vitória da Conquista | R$ 34,153 |
| 223 | João Pessoa | R$ 34,106 |
| 224 | Teresina | R$ 33,994 |
| 225 | Formosa | R$ 33,807 |
| 226 | Governador Valadares | R$ 33,488 |
| 227 | Uruguaiana | R$ 33,406 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Teresina ranks 204 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Vitória da Conquista | 17.3% |
| 202 | Viamão | 17.3% |
| 203 | Sarandi | 17.2% |
| 204 | Teresina | 17.2% |
| 205 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 17.1% |
| 206 | Bauru | 17.0% |
| 207 | Castanhal | 16.6% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Teresina ranks 164 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 161 | São Luís | 48.0 |
| 162 | Gravataí | 47.8 |
| 163 | Linhares | 47.1 |
| 164 | Teresina | 47.0 |
| 165 | Pindamonhangaba | 46.9 |
| 166 | Feira de Santana | 46.2 |
| 167 | Guarulhos | 46.2 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Teresina ranks 142 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | Itabira | R$ 3,444.12 |
| 140 | Pinhais | R$ 3,441.27 |
| 141 | Paragominas | R$ 3,428.78 |
| 142 | Teresina | R$ 3,423.54 |
| 143 | Cambé | R$ 3,420.92 |
| 144 | Fazenda Rio Grande | R$ 3,419.78 |
| 145 | Taboão da Serra | R$ 3,412.24 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Teresina ranks 137 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 134 | Catalão | 2.5 |
| 135 | Assis | 2.5 |
| 136 | Corumbá | 2.5 |
| 137 | Teresina | 2.4 |
| 138 | Santo André | 2.4 |
| 139 | Contagem | 2.4 |
| 140 | Serra | 2.4 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Teresina ranks 70 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Varginha | 42.3% |
| 68 | Araraquara | 41.9% |
| 69 | Botucatu | 41.9% |
| 70 | Teresina | 41.8% |
| 71 | Arapongas | 41.6% |
| 72 | Itatiba | 41.5% |
| 73 | Limeira | 41.4% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Teresina ranks 228 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 225 | Parauapebas | R$ 875 |
| 226 | Itapevi | R$ 875 |
| 227 | Corumbá | R$ 875 |
| 228 | Teresina | R$ 868 |
| 229 | São Luís | R$ 867 |
| 230 | Porto Velho | R$ 867 |
| 231 | Mossoró | R$ 867 |
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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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