After 2021, the amount of subsidy granted to Bolsa Familia families almost tripled. In December 2022, the amount was 383 reais higher than in the same period of the previous year. In 2024, the amount increased to 678 reais per month.

Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: Rio Grande do Sul: 60 Years or More data was reported at 3,194.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,588.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: Rio Grande do Sul: 60 Years or More data is updated yearly, averaging 2,891.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,194.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 2,588.000 BRL in 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: Rio Grande do Sul: 60 Years or More data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF055: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Usual Earning: by Age: South.

In 2024, the monthly household income per person in Brazil varied considerably across the different federal units. The Distrito Federal, where the country's federal capital is located, had the highest per capita income, at 3,444 Brazilian reals per month. This figure was more than three times that of the state of Maranhão. The national average was 2,069 reals per capita per month.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median household incomes for various household sizes in Brazil, IN, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in median household income with the size of the family unit, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different household sizes, aiding in data analysis and decision-making.

Key observations

• Of the 7 household sizes (1 person to 7-or-more person households) reported by the census bureau, Brazil did not include 6, or 7-person households. Across the different household sizes in Brazil the mean income is $65,346, and the standard deviation is $23,566. The coefficient of variation (CV) is 36.06%. This high CV indicates high relative variability, suggesting that the incomes vary significantly across different sizes of households.
• In the most recent year, 2023, The smallest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income was 1-person households, with an income of $30,702. It then further increased to $79,881 for 5-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Household Sizes:

• 1-person households
• 2-person households
• 3-person households
• 4-person households
• 5-person households
• 6-person households
• 7-or-more-person households

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Size: This column showcases 7 household sizes ranging from 1-person households to 7-or-more-person households (As mentioned above).
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific household size.

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Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: Paraná: 18 to 19 Years data was reported at 1,029.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 983.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: Paraná: 18 to 19 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,006.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,029.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 983.000 BRL in 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: Paraná: 18 to 19 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF055: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Usual Earning: by Age: South.

Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Rio Grande do Sul: 30 to 39 Years data was reported at 2,506.000 BRL in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,557.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Rio Grande do Sul: 30 to 39 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 2,531.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,557.000 BRL in 2016 and a record low of 2,506.000 BRL in 2017. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Rio Grande do Sul: 30 to 39 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF047: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: by Age: South.

Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: 20 to 24 Years data was reported at 1,417.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,355.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: 20 to 24 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,386.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,417.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 1,355.000 BRL in 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: 20 to 24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF055: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Usual Earning: by Age: South.

Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: Paraná: 50 to 59 Years data was reported at 2,561.000 BRL in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,793.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: Paraná: 50 to 59 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 2,677.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,793.000 BRL in 2016 and a record low of 2,561.000 BRL in 2017. Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: Paraná: 50 to 59 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF055: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Usual Earning: by Age: South.

Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: 14 to 17 Years data was reported at 720.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 705.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: 14 to 17 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 712.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 720.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 705.000 BRL in 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: 14 to 17 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF055: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Usual Earning: by Age: South.

Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro data was reported at 2,305.000 BRL in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,928.000 BRL for 2022. Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro data is updated yearly, averaging 1,494.000 BRL from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2023, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,305.000 BRL in 2023 and a record low of 995.000 BRL in 2012. Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table BR.HAB042: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Southeast: São Paulo: 25 to 29 Years data was reported at 1,974.000 BRL in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,985.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Southeast: São Paulo: 25 to 29 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,979.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,985.000 BRL in 2016 and a record low of 1,974.000 BRL in 2017. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Southeast: São Paulo: 25 to 29 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF054: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Usual Earning: by Age: Southeast.

Key information about Brazil Household Income per Capita

• Brazil Annual Household Income per Capita reached 4,779.705 USD in Dec 2017, compared with the previous value of 4,272.395 USD in Dec 2016.
• Brazil Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2016 to Dec 2017, with an averaged value of 4,526.050 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,779.705 USD in Dec 2017 and a record low of 4,272.395 USD in Dec 2016.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Brazil dropped 2.265 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics provides Monthly Household Income per Capita in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Per Capita data was reported at 1,848.000 BRL in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,586.000 BRL for 2022. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 1,253.000 BRL from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2023, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,848.000 BRL in 2023 and a record low of 855.000 BRL in 2012. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.HAB042: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita.

Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: Central West data was reported at 2,202.000 BRL in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,857.000 BRL for 2022. Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: Central West data is updated yearly, averaging 1,458.500 BRL from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2023, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,202.000 BRL in 2023 and a record low of 1,012.000 BRL in 2012. Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: Central West data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table BR.HAB042: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita.

Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: Southeast data was reported at 2,237.000 BRL in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,891.000 BRL for 2022. Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: Southeast data is updated yearly, averaging 1,515.500 BRL from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2023, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,237.000 BRL in 2023 and a record low of 1,037.000 BRL in 2012. Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: Southeast data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table BR.HAB042: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: Per Capita: Northeast: Bahia data was reported at 864.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 776.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: Per Capita: Northeast: Bahia data is updated yearly, averaging 820.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 864.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 776.000 BRL in 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: Per Capita: Northeast: Bahia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF049: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: Per Capita.

Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Rio Grande do Sul: 25 to 29 Years data was reported at 1,993.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,978.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Rio Grande do Sul: 25 to 29 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,985.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,993.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 1,978.000 BRL in 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Rio Grande do Sul: 25 to 29 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF047: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: by Age: South.

Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Northeast: Rio Grande do Norte: 60 Years or More data was reported at 1,685.000 BRL in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,044.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Northeast: Rio Grande do Norte: 60 Years or More data is updated yearly, averaging 2,364.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,044.000 BRL in 2016 and a record low of 1,685.000 BRL in 2017. Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Northeast: Rio Grande do Norte: 60 Years or More data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF053: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Usual Earning: by Age: Northeast.

Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: North: Roraima: 60 Years or More data was reported at 2,449.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,401.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: North: Roraima: 60 Years or More data is updated yearly, averaging 2,425.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,449.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 2,401.000 BRL in 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: North: Roraima: 60 Years or More data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF044: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: by Age: North.

Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: North: 50 to 59 Years data was reported at 1,847.000 BRL in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,999.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: North: 50 to 59 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,923.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,999.000 BRL in 2016 and a record low of 1,847.000 BRL in 2017. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: North: 50 to 59 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF044: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: by Age: North.