Economy, jobs and prices in Viamão, Brazil: official figures
Viamão's gross domestic product was R$ 5.5 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.05% of Brazil's GDP and the 290th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Viamão?
GDP per person in Viamão was R$ 24,742 in 2023, the 2318th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 45th 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 Grande do Sul state's economy is in Viamão?
Viamão produced 0.9% of the GDP of Rio Grande do Sul state in 2023, while holding 2.1% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Viamão?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 44.1% of Viamão's gross value added, industry 17.3%, public administration, education and health 32.6% and agriculture 6.1% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Viamão depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Viamão's 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 manufacturing. Industry's share of value added was the 119th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Viamão?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Viamão earned an average of R$ 3,231.52 a month in 2024 (2.3 minimum wages), the 1179th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 145th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Viamão?
The average monthly salary in Viamão rose from R$ 2,891.51 in 2022 to R$ 3,231.52 in 2024 in current reais (+11.8%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.4 to 2.3.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Viamão?
Registered companies and organisations in Viamão employed 31,369 people at the end of 2024, 23,503 of them salaried, equal to 13.5% of the estimated population; the 25th 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 Viamão?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Viamão grew from 29,135 in 2022 to 31,369 in 2024 (+7.7%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Viamão?
6,487 companies and other organisations were active in Viamão in 2024, about 28 per 1,000 residents (the 57th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 996 million in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Viamão?
The median monthly household income per person in Viamão was R$ 1,100 at the 2022 census, the 147th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1906th 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 Viamão went from R$ 8,146 in 2010 to R$ 24,742 in 2023, a rise of 204%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Viamão compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Viamão ranks 229 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 226 | Alagoinhas | R$ 5.7 billion |
| 227 | Tangará da Serra | R$ 5.6 billion |
| 228 | Jandira | R$ 5.5 billion |
| 229 | Viamão | R$ 5.5 billion |
| 230 | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | R$ 5.5 billion |
| 231 | Senador Canedo | R$ 5.5 billion |
| 232 | Franco da Rocha | R$ 5.4 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Viamão ranks 276 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 273 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 25,278 |
| 274 | Marituba | R$ 24,874 |
| 275 | Patos | R$ 24,768 |
| 276 | Viamão | R$ 24,742 |
| 277 | Jequié | R$ 24,448 |
| 278 | Ananindeua | R$ 23,965 |
| 279 | Magé | R$ 23,239 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Viamão ranks 202 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Lavras | 17.4% |
| 200 | João Pessoa | 17.4% |
| 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% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Viamão ranks 264 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 261 | Maricá | 28.8 |
| 262 | São Vicente | 28.3 |
| 263 | Nilópolis | 28.1 |
| 264 | Viamão | 27.9 |
| 265 | Piraquara | 27.9 |
| 266 | Bacabal | 27.8 |
| 267 | Paulo Afonso | 27.8 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Viamão ranks 176 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 173 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 3,248.03 |
| 174 | Tangará da Serra | R$ 3,246.83 |
| 175 | Itumbiara | R$ 3,246.12 |
| 176 | Viamão | R$ 3,231.52 |
| 177 | Itanhaém | R$ 3,212.57 |
| 178 | Lavras | R$ 3,194.86 |
| 179 | Patos de Minas | R$ 3,192.41 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Viamão ranks 173 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | Ipatinga | 2.3 |
| 171 | Sete Lagoas | 2.3 |
| 172 | Presidente Prudente | 2.3 |
| 173 | Viamão | 2.3 |
| 174 | Palhoça | 2.3 |
| 175 | Poços de Caldas | 2.3 |
| 176 | Patos de Minas | 2.3 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Viamão ranks 296 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 293 | São Gonçalo | 13.9% |
| 294 | Itapipoca | 13.7% |
| 295 | Valparaíso de Goiás | 13.6% |
| 296 | Viamão | 13.5% |
| 297 | Caxias | 13.5% |
| 298 | Ibirité | 13.5% |
| 299 | Alvorada | 13.1% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Viamão ranks 174 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | Barbacena | R$ 1,106 |
| 172 | Serra | R$ 1,100 |
| 173 | Macaé | R$ 1,100 |
| 174 | Viamão | R$ 1,100 |
| 175 | Piraquara | R$ 1,100 |
| 176 | Franco da Rocha | R$ 1,076 |
| 177 | Várzea Grande | R$ 1,075 |
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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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