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City of Rio will earn 34% more in 2024 from services linked to the airport sector
Published on 08/04/2025 - 15:50 | Updated
The investment is part of the Municipal Program to Promote New International Air Routes - Marcos de Paula/Rio City Hall In 2024, the city of Rio de Janeiro recorded a real growth of 34,4% in ISS collection, discounting inflation. The taxes come from services linked to the airport sector, totaling R$53,6 million, while in 2023, R$39,9 million were collected. The survey was carried out by the City of Rio, through the Municipal Secretariat for Economic Development (SMDE), and analyzed several activities in the sector, including airport logistics, use of airports, storage, movement of goods and airport support.
– The numbers prove that there has been an increase in Rio's airport sector, following the coordination measures between Galeão and Santos Dumont airports. This only reinforces the importance of the work that has been done to restore Galeão and gives us even more certainty that we are on the right track -, highlighted Osmar Lima, municipal secretary of Economic Development.
The subgroup that deals with passenger movement at airports stood out, with real growth of 47,3% in the last year. According to the SMDE, this increase is directly related to the coordination policy between the Galeão and Santos Dumont airports, the result of an agreement between the City of Rio, the State Government and the Federal Government, which resulted in the imposition of a flight limit at Santos Dumont.
History and economic impact
The decision to rebalance Rio's airport operations was consolidated after more than two years of discussions, culminating in an agreement between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Mayor Eduardo Paes, in partnership with the state government. The measure aimed to contain the emptying of Galeão, which, between 2019 and 2022, suffered a 58% reduction in the number of passengers, becoming only the 10th busiest airport in Brazil (2022).
Strengthening the airport sector has a direct impact on job creation, economic development and the competitiveness of Rio de Janeiro as a global tourism and business destination. International comparisons demonstrate the potential of this sector: in the United States, for example, the country's approximately 500 airports generate 9,6 million jobs and generate US$ 1,1 trillion, representing 7% of GDP.
The strategic role of the airport sector for Rio
With a strong tourist and economic vocation, Rio de Janeiro receives hundreds of thousands of foreign tourists every year for events such as Carnival, New Year's Eve, Rock in Rio, the World Cup, the Olympics and Web Summit Rio. In addition to tourism, Rio's economy is strongly based on the services sector, which represents 86% of the city's GDP, with emphasis on segments such as health, technology, finance and construction.
Studies by the SMDE indicate that a strengthened airport sector could, in 10 years, increase the GDP of the state of Rio de Janeiro by R$50,6 billion and generate 684 thousand new jobs. This growth would also have an impact on the national scenario, adding 0,6% to Brazil's GDP in the same period.
The reorganization of the airport sector is not just a matter of logistics, but a crucial factor for the city's economic development. With efficient management, Rio can consolidate itself as one of the main hubs business in Latin America, ensuring sustainable growth and more opportunities for its 17 million inhabitants.
