Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo City Founded in 1995, Tops Brazil's Quality Of Life Ranking With Score of 73.26 in the IPS and Embraer as Economic Engine

Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo City Founded in 1995, Tops Brazil’s Quality Of Life Ranking With Score of 73.26 in the IPS and Embraer as Economic Engine

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 06/09/2025 at 21:53

Fundada há apenas 29 anos, a pequena Gavião Peixoto (SP) superou capitais como Brasília, Goiânia e São Paulo, alcançando a melhor qualidade de vida do Brasil segundo o IPS Brasil, com forte peso da presença da Embraer e da produção de caças Gripen.

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Municipality in the Interior Surpassed Brazilian Capitals in Social and Economic Indicators, With a Strong Weight of the Aerospace Industry and Investments in Education.

The young Paulista city of Gavião Peixoto surprised by taking first place in the national quality of life ranking released on September 6, 2025, by IPS Brazil. Founded in 1995 and with only 4,702 inhabitants, the municipality achieved a score of 73.26, surpassing capitals like Brasília, Goiânia, and São Paulo.

According to the Market Monitor, the presence of Embraer and the establishment of the Gripen fighter jet factory in partnership with the Swedish Saab were decisive in transforming the economic profile of the city. With high-skilled job creation and salaries above the national average, Gavião Peixoto has established itself as a reference in development and social well-being.

How the Paulista City Was Born and Grew

Gavião Peixoto, Paulista city founded in 1995, leads the ranking of quality of life in Brazil with a score of 73.26 on IPS and Embraer as an economic engine

Previously a district of Araraquara, Gavião Peixoto was emancipated in 1995.

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Performance in IPS Indicators

The Social Progress Index (IPS) assesses the real well-being of populations based on three dimensions: basic human needs, foundations of well-being, and opportunities.

In the case of Gavião Peixoto, the numbers are impressive:

89.22 points in access to water and sanitation

97.20 points in housing

73.26 in life expectancy

86.22% occupancy rate

Average formal salary of R$ 6,300

98.7% of children aged 6 to 14 enrolled in school

These results show that the Paulista city offers a balance between economic development, infrastructure, and social inclusion, achieving indicators higher than many large urban centers.

Comparison with Other Brazilian Cities

In contrast, São Paulo, the largest capital in the country, recorded a score of 68.79 and ranked sixth among the capitals.

Brasília, São Carlos, and Goiânia also performed well, but none surpassed Gavião Peixoto.

According to the Market Monitor, the result reinforces that urban planning combined with strategic private investments can transform small cities into models of quality of life in a short period.

Practical Benefits for Residents

In practice, residents enjoy rare conditions compared to large capitals:

More security, with low crime rates;
Quality education, with near-universal access to primary education;
Robust job market, driven by the aerospace industry;
Efficient infrastructure, with sanitation, decent housing, and good public services.

These elements combine to create an environment where quality of life is felt in daily life, not just in the indicators.

The example of the Paulista city of Gavião Peixoto shows that strategic investments and local policies focused on the citizen can exceed population size limitations.

The success of the municipality reinforces the debate on how small cities can become centers of prosperity in Brazil.

And you, do you believe that other Brazilian cities can replicate the Gavião Peixoto model or is this a reality restricted to municipalities with large industries? Leave your opinion in the comments — we want to hear from those who live it in practice.

Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo City Founded in 1995, Tops Brazil’s Quality Of Life Ranking With Score of 73.26 in the IPS and Embraer as Economic Engine

Municipality in the Interior Surpassed Brazilian Capitals in Social and Economic Indicators, With a Strong Weight of the Aerospace Industry and Investments in Education.

How the Paulista City Was Born and Grew

Performance in IPS Indicators

Comparison with Other Brazilian Cities

Practical Benefits for Residents

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