Economy, jobs and prices in Várzea Paulista, Brazil: official figures
Várzea Paulista's gross domestic product was R$ 4.7 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.04% of Brazil's GDP and the 332nd largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Várzea Paulista?
GDP per person in Várzea Paulista was R$ 40,909 in 2023, the 1930th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 138th 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 São Paulo state's economy is in Várzea Paulista?
Várzea Paulista produced 0.1% of the GDP of São Paulo state in 2023, while holding 0.3% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Várzea Paulista?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 46.8% of Várzea Paulista's gross value added, industry 38.9%, public administration, education and health 14.2% and agriculture 0.1% (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 Paulista depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Várzea Paulista's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), manufacturing, and public administration, defence, public education and health and social security. Industry's share of value added was the 47th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Várzea Paulista?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Várzea Paulista earned an average of R$ 3,837.80 a month in 2024 (2.7 minimum wages), the 329th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 83rd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Várzea Paulista?
The average monthly salary in Várzea Paulista rose from R$ 3,506.45 in 2022 to R$ 3,837.80 in 2024 in current reais (+9.4%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.9 to 2.7.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Várzea Paulista?
Registered companies and organisations in Várzea Paulista employed 25,343 people at the end of 2024, 20,772 of them salaried, equal to 21.2% of the estimated population; the 77th 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 Paulista?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Várzea Paulista grew from 24,180 in 2022 to 25,343 in 2024 (+4.8%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Várzea Paulista?
3,627 companies and other organisations were active in Várzea Paulista in 2024, about 30 per 1,000 residents (the 68th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.1 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Várzea Paulista?
The median monthly household income per person in Várzea Paulista was R$ 1,200 at the 2022 census, the 154th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1402nd 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 Paulista went from R$ 17,149 in 2010 to R$ 40,909 in 2023, a rise of 139%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Várzea Paulista compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Várzea Paulista ranks 246 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 243 | Birigui | R$ 4.9 billion |
| 244 | Ribeirão Pires | R$ 4.9 billion |
| 245 | Apucarana | R$ 4.8 billion |
| 246 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 4.7 billion |
| 247 | Sapucaia do Sul | R$ 4.7 billion |
| 248 | Assis | R$ 4.7 billion |
| 249 | Poá | R$ 4.6 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Várzea Paulista ranks 183 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 180 | Ribeirão Pires | R$ 41,998 |
| 181 | Macapá | R$ 41,701 |
| 182 | Natal | R$ 41,478 |
| 183 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 40,909 |
| 184 | Birigui | R$ 40,902 |
| 185 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 40,873 |
| 186 | São Luís | R$ 40,846 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Várzea Paulista ranks 47 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Jacareí | 40.1% |
| 45 | Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 39.8% |
| 46 | Bento Gonçalves | 39.0% |
| 47 | Várzea Paulista | 38.9% |
| 48 | São José dos Pinhais | 38.7% |
| 49 | Igarassu | 38.5% |
| 50 | Gravataí | 38.5% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Várzea Paulista ranks 253 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | Alagoinhas | 30.7 |
| 251 | Itapecerica da Serra | 30.7 |
| 252 | Juazeiro | 30.6 |
| 253 | Várzea Paulista | 30.3 |
| 254 | Sobral | 30.2 |
| 255 | Garanhuns | 30.0 |
| 256 | Valparaíso de Goiás | 29.7 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Várzea Paulista ranks 83 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Canoas | R$ 3,860.07 |
| 81 | Joinville | R$ 3,844.51 |
| 82 | São Vicente | R$ 3,842.34 |
| 83 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 3,837.80 |
| 84 | Praia Grande | R$ 3,826.66 |
| 85 | Itaguaí | R$ 3,819.45 |
| 86 | Paranaguá | R$ 3,791.81 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Várzea Paulista ranks 93 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Salto | 2.7 |
| 91 | Resende | 2.7 |
| 92 | Itaguaí | 2.7 |
| 93 | Várzea Paulista | 2.7 |
| 94 | João Pessoa | 2.6 |
| 95 | Uberlândia | 2.6 |
| 96 | Ribeirão Preto | 2.6 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Várzea Paulista ranks 244 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | Itabaiana | 21.7% |
| 242 | Açailândia | 21.6% |
| 243 | Igarassu | 21.2% |
| 244 | Várzea Paulista | 21.2% |
| 245 | Alagoinhas | 21.2% |
| 246 | Itapevi | 20.9% |
| 247 | Sapucaia do Sul | 20.9% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Várzea Paulista ranks 154 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 151 | Itapetininga | R$ 1,200 |
| 152 | Fazenda Rio Grande | R$ 1,200 |
| 153 | Tatuí | R$ 1,200 |
| 154 | Várzea Paulista | R$ 1,200 |
| 155 | Diadema | R$ 1,180 |
| 156 | Jandira | R$ 1,175 |
| 157 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 1,171 |
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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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