Administrative Region
Ribeirão Preto
Administrative Region
Ribeirão Preto
1 – Administrative Region: Ribeirão Preto
General Overview:
· Region with a strong and diversified economy, driven mainly by agribusiness and its robust industrial supply chain.
· Recognized for excellence centers in technology and research, with emphasis on the sugar-energy sector and biotechnology.
· Home to major innovation hubs focused on healthcare, education, and new materials.
· High Human Development Index, with significant income circulation and strong educational indicators.
Economic and Technological Highlights:
· Strong presence of industrial and technological activities geared toward food production, machinery, and equipment.
· Strategic center for research in biofuels, biotechnology, and renewable energy.
· Presence of renowned institutions such as USP Ribeirão Preto, which drives development in health and medical sciences.
Strategic Sectors in the Region:
· Food and Beverages
· Biofuels
· Machinery and Equipment
· Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
· Technology (Agritech, Aerospace, and Technological Services)
Socioeconomic Data:
· Regional GDP (2018): R$ 54.8 billion
· Population (2018): 1,366,570 inhabitants
· 68.2% of the population lives in cities with high wealth and strong educational indicators
· Working-age population (WAP) projected for 2030: 1 million people
SWOT Analysis:
Strengths:
· Strong infrastructure in science, technology, and innovation
· Highly qualified population
· Well-structured and diversified development hubs
· National leadership in biofuels and sugarcane hybrid research
Weaknesses:
· Dependence on agriculture, subject to seasonality
· Exports still based on low-tech products
· Industrial concentration in a few sectors
· Some cities with negative migration balance
Opportunities:
· Advances in precision agriculture and rural connectivity
· Expansion in second-generation ethanol, biodiesel, and biogas production
· Development of new products such as biodegradable plastics and cutting-edge medicines
· Increasing exports of medical equipment and veterinary vaccines
· Incentives for innovation through research centers and R&D programs
Threats:
· Vulnerability to exchange rates and international prices
· Low economic dynamism in importing markets
· Possible changes in global trade agreements
Employment and Education:
· Formal job education levels increased from 29.7% to 43.6% (complete high school or incomplete higher education) between 2006 and 2016
· Sectors with the highest education requirements: pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and medical equipment
Distribution of Industrial Jobs:
· 77.1% of industrial jobs are concentrated in competitive sectors
· Employment highlights: food, biofuels, chemicals, machinery and equipment
Top Employment Sectors:
· Food
· Biofuels
· Chemicals
· Machinery and Equipment
· Pulp and Paper
· Metal Products
· Rubber and Plastics
· Pharmaceuticals
Investments (2010–2017):
Industry (US$ 534.7 million):
· 49.5% in food
· 30.2% in chemicals
· 9.9% in machinery and equipment
· 6.5% in pharmaceuticals
· 2.4% in non-metallic minerals
Services (US$ 1.05 billion):
· 82.5% in real estate activities
· 5.5% in lodging
· 3.6% in healthcare
· 3.1% in R&D
· 2.9% in education
Export Participation (2016):
· Share of state total: 3%
· Low-tech industry: 6.5%
· Non-industrial products: 2.7%
· Medium-low tech: 1.1%
· Medium-high tech: 0.8%
· High tech: 0.5%
Municipalities in the Ribeirão Preto Administrative Region (25 municipalities):
1. Altinópolis
2. Barrinha
3. Brodowski
4. Cajuru
5. Cássia dos Coqueiros
6. Cravinhos
7. Dumont
8. Guariba
9. Guatapará
10. Jaboticabal
11. Jardinópolis
12. Luís Antônio
13. Monte Alto
14. Pitangueiras
15. Pontal
16. Pradópolis
17. Ribeirão Preto
18. Santa Cruz da Esperança
19. Santa Rosa de Viterbo
20. Santo Antônio da Alegria
21. São Simão
22. Serra Azul
23. Serrana
24. Sertãozinho
25. Taquaral