Economy, jobs and prices in Várzea Grande, Brazil: official figures
Várzea Grande's gross domestic product was R$ 14.0 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.13% of Brazil's GDP and the 127th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Várzea Grande?
GDP per person in Várzea Grande was R$ 46,602 in 2023, the 1563rd highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 159th 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 Mato Grosso state's economy is in Várzea Grande?
Várzea Grande produced 5.1% of the GDP of Mato Grosso state in 2023, while holding 8.2% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Várzea Grande?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 54.6% of Várzea Grande's gross value added, industry 23.1%, public administration, education and health 21.4% and agriculture 1.0% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Várzea Grande depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Várzea Grande'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 155th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Várzea Grande?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Várzea Grande earned an average of R$ 3,003.27 a month in 2024 (2.1 minimum wages), the 1804th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 118th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Várzea Grande?
The average monthly salary in Várzea Grande rose from R$ 2,597.19 in 2022 to R$ 3,003.27 in 2024 in current reais (+15.6%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.1 to 2.1.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Várzea Grande?
Registered companies and organisations in Várzea Grande employed 75,054 people at the end of 2024, 59,634 of them salaried, equal to 23.9% of the estimated population; the 100th 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 Várzea Grande?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Várzea Grande grew from 68,439 in 2022 to 75,054 in 2024 (+9.7%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Várzea Grande?
13,701 companies and other organisations were active in Várzea Grande in 2024, about 44 per 1,000 residents (the 143rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 2.6 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Várzea Grande?
The median monthly household income per person in Várzea Grande was R$ 1,075 at the 2022 census, the 144th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1977th 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 Várzea Grande went from R$ 15,467 in 2010 to R$ 46,602 in 2023, a rise of 201%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Várzea Grande compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Várzea Grande ranks 115 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 112 | Rio Grande | R$ 14.1 billion |
| 113 | Passo Fundo | R$ 14.1 billion |
| 114 | Itu | R$ 14.0 billion |
| 115 | Várzea Grande | R$ 14.0 billion |
| 116 | Sorriso | R$ 13.7 billion |
| 117 | Pindamonhangaba | R$ 13.7 billion |
| 118 | Maracanaú | R$ 13.5 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Várzea Grande ranks 162 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | Jandira | R$ 46,991 |
| 160 | Ji-Paraná | R$ 46,846 |
| 161 | Palmas | R$ 46,808 |
| 162 | Várzea Grande | R$ 46,602 |
| 163 | Palhoça | R$ 46,247 |
| 164 | Assis | R$ 46,175 |
| 165 | Vitória de Santo Antão | R$ 44,767 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Várzea Grande ranks 155 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 152 | Taboão da Serra | 24.1% |
| 153 | Rio Verde | 24.1% |
| 154 | Guarapuava | 23.8% |
| 155 | Várzea Grande | 23.1% |
| 156 | Caraguatatuba | 23.1% |
| 157 | Ituiutaba | 23.0% |
| 158 | Queimados | 22.8% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Várzea Grande ranks 178 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 175 | Praia Grande | 44.7 |
| 176 | Vitória da Conquista | 44.6 |
| 177 | Itaperuna | 44.3 |
| 178 | Várzea Grande | 43.5 |
| 179 | Resende | 43.4 |
| 180 | Santo Antônio de Jesus | 43.1 |
| 181 | Taboão da Serra | 43.0 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Várzea Grande ranks 203 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Camboriú | R$ 3,019.11 |
| 201 | Franca | R$ 3,017.77 |
| 202 | Formosa | R$ 3,013.16 |
| 203 | Várzea Grande | R$ 3,003.27 |
| 204 | Linhares | R$ 3,000.41 |
| 205 | São José | R$ 3,000.30 |
| 206 | Senador Canedo | R$ 2,998.77 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Várzea Grande ranks 200 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 197 | Tubarão | 2.2 |
| 198 | Açailândia | 2.2 |
| 199 | Franca | 2.1 |
| 200 | Várzea Grande | 2.1 |
| 201 | São José | 2.1 |
| 202 | Divinópolis | 2.1 |
| 203 | Ilhéus | 2.1 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Várzea Grande ranks 221 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | Olinda | 24.3% |
| 219 | Guarapari | 24.2% |
| 220 | Mauá | 24.2% |
| 221 | Várzea Grande | 23.9% |
| 222 | Vitória de Santo Antão | 23.7% |
| 223 | Parnamirim | 23.6% |
| 224 | Barra Mansa | 23.5% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Várzea Grande ranks 177 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 174 | Viamão | R$ 1,100 |
| 175 | Piraquara | R$ 1,100 |
| 176 | Franco da Rocha | R$ 1,076 |
| 177 | Várzea Grande | R$ 1,075 |
| 178 | São Vicente | R$ 1,073 |
| 179 | Uruguaiana | R$ 1,073 |
| 180 | Aracaju | R$ 1,071 |
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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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