Economy, jobs and prices in Teresópolis, Brazil: official figures
Teresópolis' gross domestic product was R$ 7.1 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.06% of Brazil's GDP and the 233rd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Teresópolis?
GDP per person in Teresópolis was R$ 43,026 in 2023, the 1792nd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 145th 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 Rio de Janeiro state's economy is in Teresópolis?
Teresópolis produced 0.6% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 1.0% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Teresópolis?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 54.8% of Teresópolis' gross value added, industry 10.2%, public administration, education and health 28.1% and agriculture 6.8% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Teresópolis depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Teresópolis' 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 42nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Teresópolis?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Teresópolis earned an average of R$ 2,804.01 a month in 2024 (2.0 minimum wages), the 2523rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 84th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Teresópolis?
The average monthly salary in Teresópolis rose from R$ 2,541.20 in 2022 to R$ 2,804.01 in 2024 in current reais (+10.3%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.1 to 2.0.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Teresópolis?
Registered companies and organisations in Teresópolis employed 49,830 people at the end of 2024, 38,012 of them salaried, equal to 28.2% of the estimated population; the 133rd 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 Teresópolis?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Teresópolis grew from 46,525 in 2022 to 49,830 in 2024 (+7.1%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Teresópolis?
8,836 companies and other organisations were active in Teresópolis in 2024, about 50 per 1,000 residents (the 148th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.4 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Teresópolis?
The median monthly household income per person in Teresópolis was R$ 1,167 at the 2022 census, the 158th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1602nd 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 Teresópolis went from R$ 17,684 in 2010 to R$ 43,026 in 2023, a rise of 143%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Teresópolis compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Teresópolis ranks 199 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 196 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 197 | Araguaína | R$ 7.4 billion |
| 198 | Ilhéus | R$ 7.2 billion |
| 199 | Teresópolis | R$ 7.1 billion |
| 200 | Campo Largo | R$ 7.1 billion |
| 201 | Catanduva | R$ 7.0 billion |
| 202 | Olinda | R$ 7.0 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Teresópolis ranks 176 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 173 | Caraguatatuba | R$ 43,173 |
| 174 | Ubá | R$ 43,169 |
| 175 | Juiz de Fora | R$ 43,035 |
| 176 | Teresópolis | R$ 43,026 |
| 177 | Colatina | R$ 42,971 |
| 178 | Araguaína | R$ 42,952 |
| 179 | Vila Velha | R$ 42,143 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Teresópolis ranks 279 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 276 | Santos | 10.6% |
| 277 | Praia Grande | 10.3% |
| 278 | Marituba | 10.3% |
| 279 | Teresópolis | 10.2% |
| 280 | Santarém | 10.2% |
| 281 | Coronel Fabriciano | 10.2% |
| 282 | Parnamirim | 10.2% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Teresópolis ranks 148 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 145 | Barreiras | 51.3 |
| 146 | Ji-Paraná | 50.6 |
| 147 | Três Lagoas | 50.1 |
| 148 | Teresópolis | 50.0 |
| 149 | Araxá | 49.9 |
| 150 | Sete Lagoas | 49.9 |
| 151 | Araguari | 49.9 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Teresópolis ranks 237 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 234 | Governador Valadares | R$ 2,833.70 |
| 235 | Mossoró | R$ 2,831.70 |
| 236 | Apucarana | R$ 2,823.50 |
| 237 | Teresópolis | R$ 2,804.01 |
| 238 | Campina Grande | R$ 2,800.96 |
| 239 | Cariacica | R$ 2,798.14 |
| 240 | Almirante Tamandaré | R$ 2,788.76 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Teresópolis ranks 231 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | 2.0 |
| 229 | Valparaíso de Goiás | 2.0 |
| 230 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | 2.0 |
| 231 | Teresópolis | 2.0 |
| 232 | Alagoinhas | 2.0 |
| 233 | Apucarana | 2.0 |
| 234 | Almirante Tamandaré | 2.0 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Teresópolis ranks 188 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | Governador Valadares | 28.5% |
| 186 | Pelotas | 28.4% |
| 187 | Hortolândia | 28.2% |
| 188 | Teresópolis | 28.2% |
| 189 | Barcarena | 28.1% |
| 190 | Camaçari | 28.1% |
| 191 | Pindamonhangaba | 27.9% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Teresópolis ranks 158 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 155 | Diadema | R$ 1,180 |
| 156 | Jandira | R$ 1,175 |
| 157 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 1,171 |
| 158 | Teresópolis | R$ 1,167 |
| 159 | Itabira | R$ 1,167 |
| 160 | Parnamirim | R$ 1,150 |
| 161 | Bagé | R$ 1,150 |
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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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