Economy of Jaraguá, Goiás
Jaraguá's economy combines a clothing industry, roadside commerce on the BR-153, farming and services. According to IBGE, the municipality's GDP per capita reached R$ 26,652.27 in 2023.
Information checked: October 2026, in IBGE series (Cidades e Estados).
IBGE indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| GDP per capita, 2010 (revised series) | R$ 10,080.33 |
| GDP per capita, 2019 | R$ 15,860.41 |
| GDP per capita, 2023 | R$ 26,652.27 |
| Average monthly wage of formal workers, 2021 | 1.7 minimum wages |
| Employed population, 2022 | 18.67% of the population |
| Gross budget revenue of the city government, 2025 | R$ 232,026,679.53 |
| Share of current revenue from transfers, 2025 | 77.45% |
| HDI-M (2010 Census, UNDP) | 0.699 (medium) |
GDP per capita is the value of the municipality's output divided by its inhabitants, in current reais (not adjusted for inflation). Comparing distant years therefore shows nominal growth, not real gains.
The local economic engines
Clothing
The clothing industry is the town's economic trademark. Factories and wholesale shops are concentrated in the Setor Aeroporto district and on Avenida JK, and Jaraguá's denim is sold to shopkeepers across Brazil. The portal has pages on clothing factories, the Outlet Jaraguá and Expo Jaraguá, a fashion fair organized by the local business association (ACIJ). The portal has no official count of factories; avoid figures without a source.
Farming
Agriculture stands out for maize, beans and pineapple (Jaraguá was once called the "pineapple king"), together with beef and dairy cattle, timber and clay extraction for ceramics, and quarries. See the full picture in geography.
Highway commerce and services
The town sits on the BR-153 (Belém-Brasília highway), between Anápolis and northern Goiás, and became an obligatory stop on the route. This supports hotels, gas stations, restaurants and shops along the highway. See the hotels.
Tourism
The Serra de Jaraguá, free flight, the historic center and the Cavalhadas complete the picture. Tourism and fashion feed each other: wholesale buyers often use the trip to sightsee. See the shopping itinerary and the one-day itinerary.
Reading the public accounts
In 2025, 77.45% of the city government's gross current revenue came from transfers (payments from the state and federal governments), a common pattern among mid-sized Brazilian municipalities. Gross budget revenue grew from R$ 68.1 million (2013) to R$ 232.0 million (2025), in current values.
Keep exploring
Sources: IBGE, Cidades e Estados (GDP per capita, wages, employed population, budget revenue and transfers, 2010 HDI-M), consulted in October 2026; the portal's pages on clothing, history and geography.
Updated on October 19, 2026