# Economic development in Campo Grande

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261019-economic-development-in-campo-grande
> Updated: 2026-10-23T19:49:24.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 3.

Campo Grande has demonstrated significant economic growth and administrative efficiency throughout 2026. In the second quarter of 2026, the city reported a decline in unemployment from 4.3% to 3.1% over the preceding year, alongside a reduction in labor underutilization. Job creation was primarily driven by the service and construction sectors, while the commerce sector saw a decrease in positions.

By September 2026, data from the Economic Bulletin—compiled by Semades using information from DataSebrae and the Federal Revenue—indicated that small businesses accounted for 94.41% of the city’s 148,531 active companies. This business base represents a 44.02% increase since March 2020. The breakdown of these entities includes 78,372 individual micro-entrepreneurs (MEIs), 48,132 micro-enterprises (MEs), and 13,718 small businesses (EPPs). The service sector remains the dominant economic driver, representing 58.68% of all local companies, followed by commerce at 24.76%. Campo Grande holds 41.29% of all active businesses in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Tourism indicators also showed upward trends during the third quarter of 2026. Hotel occupancy in the capital rose consecutively from 55.53% in July to 59% in September. According to Semades, this growth was driven by major events such as Marcha para Jesus, Imersão Sem Limites – Método EVO, and the Maximize Summit. Municipal secretary Ademar Silva Junior noted that monitoring these indicators is essential for planning actions to strengthen tourism and encourage longer stays to stimulate the local economy.

## Claims

- Small businesses represent 94.41% of companies in Campo Grande. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Campo Grande had 148,531 active companies in September 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The business base in Campo Grande grew by 44.02% since March 2020. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- There were 78,372 MEI registrations in September 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The service sector accounts for 58.68% of companies in Campo Grande. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Campo Grande contains 41.29% of the active companies in Mato Grosso do Sul. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Campo Grande hotel occupancy rises to 59%

Hotel occupancy in Campo Grande, Brazil, rose to 59% between July and September 2026, driven by major local events and increased visitor demand.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campo-grande-hotel-occupancy-rises-to-59

### 2026-10-19: Campo Grande small businesses represent 94% of local companies

Small businesses represent over 94% of the 148,531 active companies in Campo Grande, marking a 44% increase in the business base since 2020.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campo-grande-reports-small-businesses-comprise-94-of-local-companies

### 2026-10-04: Campo Grande reports falling unemployment and high administrative efficiency

Campo Grande reports a significant drop in unemployment to 3.1% and leads the Center-West region in public administration efficiency and digital modernization.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campo-grande-unemployment-rate-falls-to-31-in-q2-2026

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Cite as: Economic development in Campo Grande. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261019-economic-development-in-campo-grande