Paraíba and Acre report divergent economic trends in construction and tourism

Economic indicators for the Brazilian states of Acre and Paraíba show divergent trends in construction and tourism. In Acre, construction costs reached R$ 2,317.08 per square meter in September 2026, exceeding the national average of R$ 1,999.73. The state also recorded a higher annual increase of 9.02% compared to the national rate of 6.81%.

In Paraíba, construction costs rose by 0.12% in September, reaching R$ 1,928.77 per square meter, which is below the national average. Meanwhile, the state's tourism sector is seeing significant growth. João Pessoa has emerged as a trending international destination on Booking.com for 2025 and is the only top-five most-searched destination to see a 12.3% drop in airfare prices compared to 2025.

Additionally, João Pessoa reported a positive balance of 1,491 formal jobs in August, with youth under 24 accounting for over 46% of these positions. The state of Paraíba has also been named the Guest of Honor for the 38th Festuris tourism fair in Gramado.