In partnership with Newsweek magazine, Country Reports is launching a series of reports on São Paulo. The reports will feature both online and in print and will focus on several key sectors, from logistics to infrastructure, to aeronautics and renewable energies.
4,2 %
ANNUAL ECONOMIC GROWTH
12.3 Million
Population
1,521 km²
SIZE
The State of São Paulo—which is the size of the U.K. and has a population bigger than California—is the fourth-largest consumer market in Latin America, the world’s third-biggest producer of commercial aircraft, it hosts the largest financial center and stock exchange in the Southern Hemisphere, and it accounts for 86 percent of all investment in research and development made in Brazil. With top-notch infrastructure and a privileged location, the green economy and use of renewable energy are defining characteristics across the board of the State of São Paulo’s activities.
After serious and responsible management of the horrifying effects of the pandemic and with a successful vaccination campaign on the move, the State of São Paulo is ready to champion a new era of growth, not only within Brazil but also on the global stage. With both its private and public sectors being environmentally conscious, the State of São Paulo is fostering innovation through a superb set of academic institutions that are capable of training the local workforce in the most advanced skills.
