A look at Laguna, the jewel of southern Santa Catarina
Human Development Index (HDI)
With a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.752, Laguna ranks as a city of medium human development, according to the classification of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This index, which takes into account the dimensions of longevity, education, and income, places the city in 1447th position among the 5,570 Brazilian municipalities.
GDP per capita
Laguna has a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of R$ 26,000, a significant value that reflects the strength of the local economy, which is based on sectors such as commerce, industry, tourism, and services.
