Do you know which are the 10 richest states in Brazil currently? Well, in this video, you will find out! The 10th richest state in Brazil is Pernambuco, with a GDP of R$197 billion, which is equivalent to 2.
7% of the national GDP. It has 9 million inhabitants. Its economy is quite diversified, with highlights being the petrochemical, naval, automobile, steel and textile industries.
In agriculture, Pernambuco is one of the largest producers of table grapes, acerola, guava, mango and sugar cane. In the tertiary sector, the biggest highlight is tourism. The state is one of the main tourist destinations in Brazil.
The 9th richest state in Brazil is Goiás, with a GDP of R$208 billion, which is equivalent to 2. 8% of Brazil's GDP. Its population is 7 million inhabitants.
The state's main economic sectors are construction, food, public utility industrial services, petroleum derivatives, biofuels and chemicals. In agriculture, Goiás is one of the largest producers of tomatoes, corn and soybeans in Brazil. Tourism is also quite relevant, with highlights being thermal waters, places untouched by man, caves, waterfalls, and historic cities such as Pirenópolis and Cidade de Goiás.
The 8th richest state in Brazil is the Federal District, with a GDP of R$273 billion, which is equivalent to 3. 7% of the national GDP, and a population of 3 million inhabitants. Its economy is highly concentrated in the tertiary sector, more specifically, in the public sector.
Commerce is also of great importance for its economy, in addition to, of course, tourism, especially historical and business. The Federal District also has a small primary sector, focused on the production of vegetables for internal consumption. There are specific regions for these productions, called Green Belts.
The 7th richest state in Brazil is Bahia, with a GDP of R$293 billion, which is equivalent to 4% of the national GDP. Its population is approximately 15 million inhabitants. The main economic sectors in Bahia are agriculture, industry, mining and services.
In agriculture, the state is the largest national producer of some fruits such as cocoa, coconut, soursop, jackfruit, mango, passion fruit and others. In the services sector, the highlight goes to tourism, where Salvador, Porto Seguro, Morro de São Paulo, Praia do Forte and Ilhéus, are some of the main places visited by tourists. The 6th richest state in Brazil is Santa Catarina, with a GDP of R$323 billion, which is equivalent to 4.
4% of the national GDP, and has a population of 7 million inhabitants. Its economy is very diversified, with the north of the state being a technology, furniture and metal-mechanic hub. The west concentrates food and furniture production activities.
The south stands out for the clothing, disposable plastics, coal and ceramic segments. Other regions such as Planalto Serrano and Vale do Itajaí are specialized in various areas such as the paper, textile, naval and other industries. Furthermore, tourism is another strong point of the Santa Catarina economy.
The main tourist attractions in the state are Parque Unipraias, in Balneário Camboriú, Beto Carrero World, Pedra do Urubu, and others. And the 5th richest state in Brazil is Paraná, with a GDP of R$466 billion, which is equivalent to 6. 3% of the national GDP.
It has 11 million inhabitants. According to the Paraná Institute for Economic and Social Development, 51% of the state's GDP comes from commerce and services, 26% industry, 13% public administration and 8% agriculture. With fertile soil, the state is of great importance in food production for Brazil, being one of the main producers of wheat, corn, soybeans, cotton and coffee.
Tourism is also one of Paraná's strong points, with emphasis on the Iguaçu Falls, a place considered one of the most beautiful in the world. The 4th richest state in Brazil is Rio Grande do Sul, with a GDP of R$482 billion, which is equivalent to 6. 5% of the national GDP.
Its population is 11 million people. Most of the composition of GDP comes from the services sector, with emphasis on the areas of public administration and commerce. Furthermore, Rio Grande do Sul is one of the states with the highest degree of industrialization in the country.
The main branch is food products. In its agriculture, it is the largest national producer of rice, tobacco and grapes. In livestock farming, the farming of cattle, sheep and pigs stands out.
Tourism is also one of the state's strong points. Cities such as Gramado, Canela, Caxias do Sul, Capão da Canoa, Tramandaí and Torres are among the favorites of tourists. The 3rd richest state in Brazil is Minas Gerais, with a GDP of R$651 billion, which is equivalent to 8.
8% of the national GDP. Its population is 21 million inhabitants. In its economy, the services sector is the most important, corresponding to 62% of the state's GDP, followed by the industrial sector, which corresponds to 29%.
Mining's extractive industries are of great importance for its exports. The region of the Quadrilátero Ferrífero deserves to be highlighted, mainly because it has the largest production of iron ore in Brazil. In agriculture in Minas Gerais, the main products are coffee, sugar, milk, beef, pork and chicken, soy, corn and beans.
In terms of tourism, the main points are the Central Market of Belo Horizonte, Parque da Mangabeiras, the Museum of Arts and Crafts, Praça da Liberdade, and cities such as Diamantina, Ouro Preto and Mariana. And the 2nd richest state in Brazil is Rio de Janeiro, with a GDP of R$779 billion, which is equivalent to 10% of the national GDP. Its current population is 17 million people.
The tertiary sector is the main generator of wealth, with tourism as a highlight. The state is an international destination and receives visitors throughout the year. In addition to, of course, its beautiful capital, Rio de Janeiro, cities such as Cabo Frio, Búzios, Arraial do Cabo, Saquarema, Paraty and Vassouras are important tourist destinations.
In the secondary sector, the highlights are the oil, steel , metallurgical, automobile, chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries. And finally, the primary sector's main activity is the extraction of oil, which is the state's most exported product. And the richest state in Brazil is São Paulo, with a GDP of R$2.
3 trillion, which is equivalent to 31% of the national GDP. Its population is 46 million inhabitants, making it the most populous state in Brazil. São Paulo's GDP even surpasses some countries such as Argentina, Belgium, Chile and Singapore, ranking 21st among world economies.
Thanks to its great national economic strength, the state is known as “the locomotive of Brazil”. In services, the biggest highlight goes to the financial sector. Furthermore, the areas of commerce, education, health, telecommunications, IT, insurance, transport, food and tourism are also of great importance for the economy of São Paulo.
In agriculture, it is the world's largest producer of orange juice, sugar and ethanol. In terms of industry, São Paulo stands out as the most modern and varied in Latin America. The main industries are automobiles, research and development, health, real estate , energy, information and communication technology, oil, natural gas and others.
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