Economy, jobs and prices in Bahia, Brazil: official figures
The gross domestic product of Bahia was R$431.0 billion in 2023 at current prices, 3.9% of Brazil's R$10.94 trillion and 7th largest of 27. In current reais it was up 7.0% on 2022.
How fast is the economy of Bahia growing?
After removing price changes, the economy of Bahia grew 2.3% in 2023, against 3.2% for Brazil; 7th slowest growth of 27.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyHas the economy of Bahia grown since 2010?
In real terms, GDP in Bahia was 6.9% higher in 2023 than in 2010 (Brazil: 15.1% higher), 2nd smallest growth of 27 over the period. Its share of national GDP moved from 3.97% in 2010 to 3.94% in 2023.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the GDP per capita of Bahia?
Dividing 2023 GDP by the 2022 census population (IBGE used the census count for 2023 because no 2023 estimate was made) gives R$30,477 per person, 0.57 times the Brazilian figure of R$53,887; 8th lowest of 27.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Bahia?
In 2023 services made up 64.5% of gross value added in Bahia, industry 25.1% and agriculture and livestock 10.4% (12th highest agricultural share of 27; Brazil 6.9%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyHow big is the public sector in the economy of Bahia?
The largest activities in the economy of Bahia in 2023 were public administration, defence, public education and health, and social security (20.3% of gross value added), other services (16.1%) and manufacturing (15.2%). The public sector (administration, public education and health, social security) accounted for 20.3%, 12th lowest of 27.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Bahia?
The unemployment rate in Bahia was 9.1% in April to June 2026, according to IBGE's PNAD Continua survey, against 5.4% for Brazil; 2nd highest of 27. A year earlier (April to June 2025) it was 9.1%.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyWhat was the highest unemployment rate in Bahia?
Since the PNAD Continua series began in 2012, quarterly unemployment in Bahia peaked at 18.9% in January to March 2020; its lowest rate was 8.0% in October to December 2025.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Bahia?
In April to June 2026, 59.1% of people aged 14 and over in Bahia were in the labour force (working or looking for work), 10th lowest of 27 (Brazil 62.1%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people are employed in Bahia?
About 6,557,000 people in Bahia were employed in April to June 2026 and 656,000 were unemployed; 53.7% of the population aged 14 and over had a job (10th lowest of 27).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyHow many workers in Bahia are informal?
50.7% of employed people in Bahia worked informally in April to June 2026 (about 3,322,000 people), against 37.4% nationally; 4th highest of 27. A year earlier the rate was 52.3%.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Bahia?
Employed people in Bahia usually earned an average of R$2,469 a month from their main job in April to June 2026 (Brazil R$3,621); 4th lowest of 27. Adjusted for inflation that is up 10.5% on a year earlier and up 16.0% on April to June 2019.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Bahia?
Average household income per person in Bahia was R$1,452 a month in 2025, against R$2,264 for Brazil; 7th lowest of 27.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyHow big is the gap between rich and poor in Bahia?
In 2025 the richest 10% of people in Bahia had an average household income of R$5,272 per person a month and the poorest 10% R$208, a ratio of 25.3 to 1 (9th narrowest gap of 27).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyHow unequal is income in Bahia?
The Gini index of household income per person in Bahia was 0.466 in 2025 (Brazil 0.511), 5th least unequal of 27; in 2019 it was 0.555.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Bahia?
Average household income per person in Bahia was R$1,329 a month in 2024 and the median was R$903; the average is 7th lowest of the 26 states and the Federal District (Brazil: R$2,017 average, R$1,328 median).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyIs income growing in Bahia?
In 2024 prices, average household income per person in Bahia rose from R$1,158 a month in 2019 to R$1,329 in 2024, 2.8% a year (Brazil: 2.2% a year); for the poorest 40% it grew 9.8% a year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copyMore figures
- White residents of Bahia had an average household income of R$1,872 per person a month in 2024, against R$1,202 for Black and mixed-race (preto or pardo) residents. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE) · saved copy
How Bahia compares with other states
GDP at current prices, 2023 (2023)
Bahia ranks 7 of 27, highest first.
| Rank | Region | GDP at current prices, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Parana | R$670.9 billion |
| 5 | Rio Grande do Sul | R$650.1 billion |
| 6 | Santa Catarina | R$513.4 billion |
| 7 | Bahia | R$431.0 billion |
| 8 | Distrito Federal | R$365.7 billion |
| 9 | Goias | R$336.7 billion |
| 10 | Mato Grosso | R$273.0 billion |
GDP per person, 2023 (2023 GDP / 2022 census population) (2023)
Bahia ranks 20 of 27, highest first.
| Rank | Region | GDP per person, 2023 (2023 GDP / 2022 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Acre | R$31,676 |
| 18 | Para | R$31,348 |
| 19 | Rio Grande do Norte | R$30,805 |
| 20 | Bahia | R$30,477 |
| 21 | Pernambuco | R$29,857 |
| 22 | Alagoas | R$28,676 |
| 23 | Sergipe | R$27,519 |
Real GDP growth, 2023 (2023)
Bahia ranks 21 of 27, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Paraiba | 3.0% |
| 19 | Amapa | 2.9% |
| 20 | Pernambuco | 2.4% |
| 21 | Bahia | 2.3% |
| 22 | Amazonas | 2.1% |
| 23 | Santa Catarina | 1.9% |
| 24 | Para | 1.4% |
Real GDP growth, 2010-2023 (cumulative) (2010-2023)
Bahia ranks 26 of 27, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real GDP growth, 2010-2023 (cumulative) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Rio de Janeiro | 12.2% |
| 22 | Minas Gerais | 11.5% |
| 23 | Sao Paulo | 8.9% |
| 24 | Rio Grande do Sul | 8.2% |
| 25 | Sergipe | 7.3% |
| 26 | Bahia | 6.9% |
| 27 | Espirito Santo | 4.7% |
Agriculture and livestock share of gross value added, 2023 (2023)
Bahia ranks 12 of 27, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Agriculture and livestock share of gross value added, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Para | 12.9% |
| 10 | Maranhao | 11.1% |
| 11 | Parana | 11.1% |
| 12 | Bahia | 10.4% |
| 13 | Roraima | 8.9% |
| 14 | Rio Grande do Sul | 8.8% |
| 15 | Minas Gerais | 7.3% |
Unemployment rate, Q2 2026 (Q2 2026)
Bahia ranks 2 of 27, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, Q2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amapa | 9.8% |
| 2 | Bahia | 9.1% |
| 3 | Pernambuco | 8.3% |
| 4 | Piaui | 8.3% |
| 5 | Alagoas | 7.9% |
| 6 | Sergipe | 7.9% |
| 7 | Amazonas | 7.5% |
Labour force participation rate (age 14+), Q2 2026 (Q2 2026)
Bahia ranks 18 of 27, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Labour force participation rate (age 14+), Q2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Amapa | 60.3% |
| 16 | Rondonia | 60.0% |
| 17 | Para | 59.4% |
| 18 | Bahia | 59.1% |
| 19 | Sergipe | 56.8% |
| 20 | Paraiba | 54.5% |
| 21 | Acre | 54.4% |
Informality rate of employed people, Q2 2026 (Q2 2026)
Bahia ranks 4 of 27, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Informality rate of employed people, Q2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maranhao | 56.9% |
| 2 | Para | 55.9% |
| 3 | Amazonas | 51.7% |
| 4 | Bahia | 50.7% |
| 5 | Piaui | 49.5% |
| 6 | Ceara | 48.7% |
| 7 | Sergipe | 47.3% |
Average usual monthly earnings, main job, Q2 2026 (Q2 2026)
Bahia ranks 24 of 27, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average usual monthly earnings, main job, Q2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Paraiba | R$2,644 |
| 22 | Ceara | R$2,636 |
| 23 | Para | R$2,506 |
| 24 | Bahia | R$2,469 |
| 25 | Alagoas | R$2,466 |
| 26 | Piaui | R$2,413 |
| 27 | Maranhao | R$2,218 |
Average monthly household income per person, 2025 (2025)
Bahia ranks 21 of 27, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly household income per person, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Pernambuco | R$1,568 |
| 19 | Paraiba | R$1,542 |
| 20 | Piaui | R$1,534 |
| 21 | Bahia | R$1,452 |
| 22 | Amazonas | R$1,450 |
| 23 | Para | R$1,435 |
| 24 | Alagoas | R$1,401 |
Gini index of household income per person, 2025 (2025)
Bahia ranks 23 of 27, highest first. Gini index: 0 means everyone has the same income, 1 means one person has all of it.
| Rank | Region | Gini index of household income per person, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Tocantins | 0.472 |
| 21 | Parana | 0.470 |
| 22 | Rio Grande do Sul | 0.468 |
| 23 | Bahia | 0.466 |
| 24 | Rondonia | 0.458 |
| 25 | Mato Grosso do Sul | 0.457 |
| 26 | Mato Grosso | 0.439 |
Average monthly household income per person (R$) (2024)
Bahia ranks 21 of 27, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly household income per person (R$) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Pernambuco | R$1,407 |
| 19 | Paraiba | R$1,377 |
| 20 | Piaui | R$1,351 |
| 21 | Bahia | R$1,329 |
| 22 | Para | R$1,322 |
| 23 | Alagoas | R$1,318 |
| 24 | Acre | R$1,250 |
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Sources
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE): Sistema de Contas Regionais: Brasil 2023, special tables 2010-2023 (table 1 GDP at current prices, table 3 chained volume index of GDP, table 7 composition of gross value added), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 948efefe5846…)
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