# Airbnb economic impact in Brazilian cities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/airbnb-economic-impact-in-brazilian-cities
> Updated: 2026-08-19T20:10:05.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Studies conducted by the Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) have detailed the economic contributions of Airbnb services to major Brazilian cities during 2025.

In Brasília, the platform’s activities generated over R$ 1.6 billion for the local economy, marking a growth of more than 27% from the previous year. This activity supported over 10,000 jobs and contributed R$ 892 million to the city’s GDP, while generating nearly R$ 139 million in taxes.

Similarly, in Belo Horizonte, Airbnb services injected more than R$ 1.2 billion into the economy. This impact included R$ 708 million in GDP contribution and R$ 112 million in tax revenue. The activity supported approximately 8,000 jobs and influenced various sectors, including gastronomy, transportation, and local commerce.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Airbnb injected R$ 1.2 billion into Belo Horizonte economy

A study by FGV shows Airbnb injected over R$ 1.2 billion into Belo Horizonte's economy in 2025, contributing R$ 708 million to the city's GDP and supporting roughly 8,000 jobs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbnb-injected-r-12-billion-into-belo-horizonte-economy

### 2026-08-08: Airbnb economic impact in Brasília grows by 27%

Airbnb's economic impact in Brasília grew by over 27% in 2025, generating R$ 1.6 billion and supporting more than 10,000 jobs, according to a Fundação Getulio Vargas study.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbnb-economic-impact-in-braslia-grows-by-27

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