Sao Paulo
Brazil • Latin America
Primary City: Sao Paulo
Primary State/Province: São Paulo
Primary Language: Portuguese
Population: 22.3M
GDP: $362B • GDP per capita: $16,213
GAWC Class: 3
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
23.6%
Largest City
Largest metro area in Brazil
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
6
Total Teams
15
Major Companies
31
Market Cap
$646B
Skyscrapers (150m+)
2
Metro Stations
89
Commuter Rail
96
Universities
5
Michelin Stars
16
Cultural Events
3
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 6 | #T-46 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 15 | #T-37 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 1 | #T-102 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 31 | #T-30 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $646B | #49 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 3 | #T-20 |
| Universities ↗ | 5 | #T-38 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 5 | #T-19 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 9 | #T-30 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 3 | #T-49 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 8.0 | #T-12 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 16.0 | #T-85 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 89 | #68 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 96 | #53 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 24 | #T-62 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Palmeiras
Sao Paulo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Corinthians
Sao Paulo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Brazil
São Paulo
Sao Paulo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Red Bull Bragantino
Sao Paulo • Level: 1
Notable Venues2 venues
Football
Estádio do Morumbi
Sao Paulo
Motor Racing
Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos)
Sao Paulo
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams7 teams
Football/Soccer • Brazil
São Bernardo FC
Sao Paulo • Level: 3
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Portuguesa
Sao Paulo • Level: 4
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Agua Santa/SP
Sao Paulo • Level: 4
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Monte Azul
Sao Paulo • Level: 4
W Football • Brasileirão Feminino
Corinthians
São Paulo
W Football • Brasileirão Feminino
Palmeiras
São Paulo
W Football • Brasileirão Feminino
São Paulo
São Paulo
Other Men’s Teams4 teams
Auto Racing • F1
São Paulo Grand Prix
Sao Paulo
Rugby Union • Dom. Rugby Union
Cobras
Volleyball • Int'l Volleyball
Guarulhos Bateubet
Volleyball • Int'l Volleyball
Suzano Vôlei
Major Sporting Events
F1 Races43 events
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Race
2026 • Interlagos
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Race
2025 • Interlagos
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Race
2024 • Interlagos
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Race
2023 • Interlagos
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Race
2022 • Interlagos
São Paulo Grand Prix
F1 Race
2021 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2019 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2018 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2017 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2016 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2015 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2014 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2013 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2012 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2011 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2010 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2009 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2008 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2007 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2006 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2005 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2004 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2003 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2002 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2001 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
2000 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1999 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1998 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1997 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1996 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1995 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1994 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1993 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1992 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1991 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1990 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1980 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1979 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1977 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1976 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1975 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1974 • Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1973 • Interlagos
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itaú Unibanco | $103B | Public |
| 2 | Nu Holdings | $75B | Public |
| 3 | BTG Pactual | $64B | Public |
| 4 | Banco Santander Brasil | $48B | Public |
| 5 | Ambev | $48B | Public |
| 6 | Banco Bradesco | $45B | Public |
| 7 | Itaúsa | $33B | Public |
| 8 | AXIA Energia SA | $29B | Public |
| 9 | Klabin | $27B | Public |
| 10 | Telefonica Brasil | $26B | Public |
| 11 | Sabesp | $24B | Public |
| 12 | B3 | $20B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $646B across 31 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
São Paulo Art Biennial
São Paulo • Art Festival
São Paulo Carnival
São Paulo • National Celebration
São Paulo Gay Pride Parade
São Paulo • Parade
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries3 items
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
São Paulo • Art
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
São Paulo • Art
Museu de Arte Sacra de São Paulo
São Paulo - SP • Art
Performing Arts Venues2 items
Sala São Paulo
São Paulo • Concert Hall
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
São Paulo • Opera House
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
Ibirapuera Park
Sao Paulo • Park/Garden
São Paulo Zoo
São Paulo • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic2 items
Rua Oscar Freire
São Paulo • Shopping
Shopping Aricanduva
São Paulo • Shopping
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities5 entries
University of São Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo State University
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Federal University of São Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Federal University of São Carlos
São Carlos, Brazil
Federal University of ABC
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Top 250 Hospitals6 entries
Einstein Hospital Israelita
São Paulo • Hospital
HCOR (Hospital do Coração)
São Paulo • Hospital
Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz
São Paulo • Hospital
Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo
São Paulo • Hospital
Hospital Santa Catarina Paulista
São Paulo • Hospital
Hospital Sirio-Libanês
São Paulo • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport
São Paulo • 1 - Mega Hub
São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
São Paulo • 2 - Major International
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Estação da Luz
São Paulo • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (89 stations)1 entry
São Paulo Metro
Sao Paulo • 89 stations
Suburban Rail (96 stations)1 entry
CPTM / ViaMobilidade
Sao Paulo • 96 stations
Stock Exchange1 entry
B3 — Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão
Sao Paulo • Stock Exchange
Data Center Hub1 entry
São Paulo Data Center Market
Sao Paulo • Data Center Hub
Internet Exchange1 entry
IX.br Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo • Major IXP
Luxury Hospitality
2-Star Michelin2 entries
D.O.M.
São Paulo
A Casa do Porco
São Paulo
FTG 4-Star3 entries
Emiliano São Paulo
Sao Paulo
Hotel Fasano São Paulo
Sao Paulo
Palácio Tangará
Sao Paulo