Rio de Janeiro
Brazil • Latin America
Primary City: Rio de Janeiro
Primary State/Province: Rio de Janeiro
Primary Language: Portuguese
Population: 12.9M
GDP: $172B • GDP per capita: $13,279
GAWC Class: 6
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
13.8%
Key Statistics
Major Teams
7
Total Teams
10
Major Companies
4
Market Cap
$230B
Skyscrapers (150m+)
3
Metro Stations
83
Commuter Rail
104
Universities
6
Michelin Stars
4
Cultural Events
4
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 7 | #T-38 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 10 | #T-86 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 6 | #T-24 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 4 | #T-129 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $230B | #96 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 4 | #T-7 |
| Universities ↗ | 6 | #T-29 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 1 | #T-98 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 7 | #T-48 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 2 | #T-82 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 5.0 | #T-42 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 4.0 | #T-191 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 83 | #74 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 104 | #T-48 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 3 | #T-162 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Vasco da Gama
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Botafogo
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Fluminense
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Flamengo
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 1
Notable Venues3 venues
Olympics/Athletics
Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
Rio de Janeiro
Football
Estádio do Maracanã
Rio de Janeiro
Combat Sports
Jeunesse Arena
Rio de Janeiro
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams5 teams
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Nova Iguaçu FC
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 4
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Marica/RJ
Maricá • Level: 4
W Football • Brasileirão Feminino
Botafogo
Rio de Janeiro
W Football • Brasileirão Feminino
Flamengo
Rio de Janeiro
W Football • Brasileirão Feminino
Fluminense
Rio de Janeiro
Other Men’s Teams1 team
Sailing • Other Sports
Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix
Rio de Janeiro
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals6 events
2021 Copa America Final
Football Final
2021 • Rio de Janeiro
2019 Copa America Final
Football Final
2019 • Rio de Janeiro
2016 Summer Olympics
Olympics
2016 • Rio de Janeiro
2014 World Cup Final
Football Final
2014 • Rio de Janeiro
1989 Copa America Final
Football Final
1989 • Rio de Janeiro
1950 World Cup Final
Football Final
1950 • Rio de Janeiro
F1 Races10 events
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1989 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1988 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1987 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1986 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1985 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1984 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1983 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1982 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1981 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1978 • Jacarepagua
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petrobras | $132B | Public |
| 2 | Vale | $76B | Public |
| 3 | TIM S.A. | $13B | Public |
| 4 | Prio SA (Petro Rio) | $10B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $230B across 4 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Carnaval do Brasil
Rio de Janeiro • Parade
Notable One-off Events
2024 G-20 Rio summit
Rio de Janeiro • International Summit
2013 World Youth Day
Rio de Janeiro • Religious Celebrations
2012 Earth Summit
Rio de Janeiro • International Summit
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries4 items
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Rio de Janeiro • Art
Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro • Cultural Heritage
Imperial Museum
Petrópolis • History
Museum of Tomorrow
Rio de Janeiro • Science
Performing Arts Venues1 item
Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro • Opera House
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
Jardim Botanico
Rio de Janeiro • Park/Garden
Tijuca NP
Rio de Janeiro • Park/Garden
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities6 entries
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro State University
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Getúlio Vargas Foundation
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fluminense Federal University
Niterói, Brazil
Brazilian Center for Research in Physics (CBPF)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport
Rio de Janeiro • 2 - Major International
Santos Dumont Airport
Rio de Janeiro • 3 - International
Military Base1 entry
Naval Command HQ / Ilha das Cobras
Rio de Janeiro • Naval Base
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Central do Brasil
Rio de Janeiro • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (83 stations)2 entries
Rio de Janeiro Light Rail
Rio de Janeiro • 42 stations
Rio de Janeiro Metro
Rio de Janeiro • 41 stations
Suburban Rail (104 stations)1 entry
SuperVia
Rio de Janeiro • 104 stations
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 4-Star1 entry
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro