The town
Barro Alto in numbers: IBGE data
Population, territory, economy, education and sanitation — the municipality's official figures, with reference year.
Updated on October 4, 2026 ✓ Information checked on October 4, 2026 adapted from the Portuguese original
All the figures below come from IBGE (Brazil’s national statistics institute), consulted on 4 October 2026, with the reference year of each figure. Indicators for small municipalities fluctuate considerably from year to year — use them as a snapshot, not as a trend.
Population and territory
| Indicator | Value | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Population (Census) | 10,371 inhabitants | 2022 |
| Men / women | 5,253 / 5,118 | 2022 |
| Population in the previous Census | 8,716 | 2010 |
| Annual growth 2010–2022 | 1.46% per year | — |
| Estimated population | 10,967 | 2026 |
| Territorial area | 1,080.268 km² | 2022 |
| Population density | 9.60 inhabitants/km² | 2022 |
| Urbanised area | 3.06 km² | 2022 |
| Demonym | barro-altense | — |
| IBGE code | 5203203 | — |
Economy and work
| Indicator | Value | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | R$ 1.69 billion | 2023 |
| Share of Goiás GDP | 0.50% | 2023 |
| GDP per capita | R$ 162,586.72 | 2023 |
| Average wage of formal workers | 3.0 minimum wages | 2024 |
| Employed population | 45.3% | 2022 |
| Budget revenue collected | R$ 190.5 million | 2025 |
The high GDP per capita reflects the weight of industrial ferronickel production — it does not mean average household income is that high. See economy of Barro Alto.
Education
| Indicator | Value | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| School enrolment, ages 6 to 14 | 98.7% | 2022 |
| IDEB (national school quality index) — early primary years (public schools) | 7.4 | 2025 |
| IDEB — later primary years (public schools) | 5.5 | 2025 |
| Primary school (ensino fundamental) enrolments | 1,463 | 2025 |
Health and urban environment
| Indicator | Value | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Adequate sewage disposal | 2.5% of households | 2022 |
| Tree-lined public streets | 78.0% | 2022 |
| Biome | Cerrado (Brazilian savanna) | — |
Infant mortality is also published by IBGE, but in a town with few births per year the indicator varies a lot (20.55 per thousand in 2024; 33.61 in 2025) and should be read with caution.
Farming (IBGE, 2025)
- Natural rubber (coagulated latex): 7,400 tonnes — 1st place in Goiás;
- Sugarcane: 825,000 tonnes;
- Soybeans: 27,880 tonnes; maize: 15,550 tonnes;
- Cattle: 45,000 head.
Details in agribusiness in Barro Alto.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barro Alto in 2026?
IBGE's estimate for 2026 is 10,967 inhabitants. The 2022 Census counted 10,371 people.
What is the area of Barro Alto?
1,080.268 km², according to IBGE (2022 territorial area).
Keep reading
Keep reading
- Economy of Barro Alto: nickel, farming and services An economy with two engines — mining and farming — and what that means for the town. Read guide
- Living in Barro Alto: what to know before moving A town of about 11,000 people, with jobs linked to mining and farming — and small-town services. Read guide
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Geography and climate of Barro Alto Where it is, what the terrain is like, where the rivers flow and how rainfall and temperature behave. Read guide