Acre state competitiveness and service rankings

The state of Acre has demonstrated varied performance in the 2026 State Competitiveness Ranking prepared by the Centro de Liderança Pública (CLP).

In terms of public services, Acre secured 10th place nationally for digital public service provision and ranked 2nd within the Northern region. Regarding fiscal metrics, the state achieved the second-best primary result in Brazil, though it ranked 27th nationally in fiscal dependency due to high reliance on external resources. Acre also showed improvement in fiscal solvency, moving from 23rd to 21st place in the national ranking, placing it fifth within the Northern region.

In the field of innovation, Acre leads the Northern region in scientific research, ranking 14th nationally with 21.8 points based on metrics including publications, citations, and captured resources. This performance surpasses neighboring states such as Amazonas and Amapá.

At the municipal level, the 2026 Municipal Competitiveness Ranking indicates that the capital, Rio Branco, ranks first in Acre and 7th among municipalities in Brazil’s North Region for economic insertion. Nationally, Rio Branco holds the 222nd position out of 423 evaluated municipalities. The economic insertion pillar, which evaluates socioeconomic conditions and formal labor market opportunities, places Cruzeiro do Sul second in the state but 392nd nationally.

Recent developments in the region include cultural and infrastructure updates. The rock band Capital Inicial has confirmed a performance in Rio Branco, and the second edition of the Samba Com Zé festival is scheduled for October 11 at the Usina de Arte João Donato. Regarding infrastructure, Energisa teams have been working to restore power in Bujari following a storm with winds reaching 60 km/h, while Mayor Alysson Bestene has overseen paving and pothole repairs in the Joafra II allotment to improve local mobility.