Economy, jobs and prices in Timon, Brazil: official figures
Timon's gross domestic product was R$ 2.8 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.03% of Brazil's GDP and the 530th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Timon?
GDP per person in Timon was R$ 16,279 in 2023, the 1281st lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 14th 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 Maranhão state's economy is in Timon?
Timon produced 1.9% of the GDP of Maranhão state in 2023, while holding 2.6% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Timon?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 52.1% of Timon's gross value added, industry 14.0%, public administration, education and health 32.6% and agriculture 1.3% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Timon depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Timon's economy in 2021 were public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, 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 85th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Timon?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Timon earned an average of R$ 2,365.69 a month in 2024 (1.7 minimum wages), the 1344th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 23rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Timon?
The average monthly salary in Timon rose from R$ 2,181.30 in 2022 to R$ 2,365.69 in 2024 in current reais (+8.5%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 1.8 to 1.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Timon?
Registered companies and organisations in Timon employed 22,394 people at the end of 2024, 18,518 of them salaried, equal to 12.3% of the estimated population; the 18th 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 Timon?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Timon grew from 20,239 in 2022 to 22,394 in 2024 (+10.6%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Timon?
3,665 companies and other organisations were active in Timon in 2024, about 20 per 1,000 residents (the 23rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 577 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Timon?
The median monthly household income per person in Timon was R$ 633 at the 2022 census, the 21st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1923rd 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 Timon went from R$ 6,288 in 2010 to R$ 16,279 in 2023, a rise of 159%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Timon compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Timon ranks 294 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 291 | Itanhaém | R$ 3.0 billion |
| 292 | Itabaiana | R$ 2.9 billion |
| 293 | Nossa Senhora do Socorro | R$ 2.9 billion |
| 294 | Timon | R$ 2.8 billion |
| 295 | Marituba | R$ 2.8 billion |
| 296 | Camboriú | R$ 2.7 billion |
| 297 | Caxias | R$ 2.7 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Timon ranks 307 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | Mesquita | R$ 18,124 |
| 305 | Caxias | R$ 17,175 |
| 306 | Camaragibe | R$ 16,489 |
| 307 | Timon | R$ 16,279 |
| 308 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 16,100 |
| 309 | Bragança | R$ 16,065 |
| 310 | Piraquara | R$ 16,016 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Timon ranks 236 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 233 | Caruaru | 14.5% |
| 234 | Ji-Paraná | 14.3% |
| 235 | Jequié | 14.2% |
| 236 | Timon | 14.0% |
| 237 | São José | 14.0% |
| 238 | Fortaleza | 14.0% |
| 239 | Lagarto | 13.9% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Timon ranks 298 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 295 | Águas Lindas de Goiás | 22.4 |
| 296 | Camaragibe | 21.0 |
| 297 | Ibirité | 20.3 |
| 298 | Timon | 20.1 |
| 299 | Maranguape | 20.0 |
| 300 | São João de Meriti | 19.7 |
| 301 | Marituba | 19.7 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Timon ranks 298 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 295 | Porto Seguro | R$ 2,384.30 |
| 296 | Paulista | R$ 2,373.72 |
| 297 | Breves | R$ 2,372.76 |
| 298 | Timon | R$ 2,365.69 |
| 299 | Mesquita | R$ 2,362.23 |
| 300 | Olinda | R$ 2,362.04 |
| 301 | São Lourenço da Mata | R$ 2,353.26 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Timon ranks 296 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 293 | Luziânia | 1.7 |
| 294 | Lauro de Freitas | 1.7 |
| 295 | Nova Friburgo | 1.7 |
| 296 | Timon | 1.7 |
| 297 | Porto Seguro | 1.7 |
| 298 | Mesquita | 1.7 |
| 299 | Teófilo Otoni | 1.7 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Timon ranks 303 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Camaragibe | 12.8% |
| 301 | Bacabal | 12.7% |
| 302 | São Lourenço da Mata | 12.6% |
| 303 | Timon | 12.3% |
| 304 | Mesquita | 12.2% |
| 305 | Piraquara | 11.8% |
| 306 | Ribeirão das Neves | 11.6% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Timon ranks 300 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | Jequié | R$ 650 |
| 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 |
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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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