Economy and Employment in Los Cabos
Complete economic analysis of Los Cabos, Baja California Sur. The Economically Active Population is 194,484 people. The municipality has 16,546 economic establishments registered in the DENUE. Sources: Population Census 2020 (INEGI), DENUE and CONEVAL.
Employment and Economic Activity in Los Cabos
Employment data from the 2020 Population and Housing Census. In Los Cabos, 191,248 people are employed and 3,236 unemployed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%. The economically inactive population totals 77,592 people.
Health Coverage in Los Cabos
Social security coverage of the population of Los Cabos according to the 2020 Census. 280,254 people have health coverage (79.8% of the population), while 67,586 have no access (19.2%).
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| With health coverage (total) | 280,254 | 79.8% |
| IMSS | 206,484 | 58.8% |
| ISSSTE | 18,023 | 5.1% |
| ISSSTE (state) | 495 | 0.1% |
| Pemex, Defense or Navy | 680 | 0.2% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI | 50,169 | 14.3% |
| IMSS Bienestar | 1,775 | 0.5% |
| Private insurance | 6,183 | 1.8% |
| Other institution | 957 | 0.3% |
| Without health coverage | 67,586 | 19.2% |
Companies by Economic Sector in Los Cabos
Distribution of the 16,546 economic establishments registered in the National Statistical Directory of Economic Units (DENUE) by INEGI, classified by economic activity sector (SCIAN). View full business directory.
| Sector | Establishments | % | 0-5 emp. | 6-10 emp. | 11-30 emp. | 31+ emp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comercio al por menor | 6,233 | 37.7% | 5,412 | 541 | 201 | 79 |
| Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales | 3,250 | 19.6% | 2,963 | 234 | 49 | 4 |
| Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos | 2,873 | 17.4% | 2,038 | 411 | 275 | 149 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 593 | 3.6% | 501 | 69 | 21 | 2 |
| Servicios inmobiliarios | 525 | 3.2% | 361 | 74 | 70 | 20 |
| Servicios financieros y de seguros | 522 | 3.2% | 463 | 20 | 38 | 1 |
| Servicios profesionales, científicos y técnicos | 471 | 2.8% | 324 | 79 | 54 | 14 |
| Servicios educativos | 438 | 2.6% | 155 | 53 | 170 | 60 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 398 | 2.4% | 342 | 34 | 16 | 6 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 324 | 2% | 261 | 43 | 16 | 4 |
| Servicios de apoyo a los negocios | 261 | 1.6% | 181 | 24 | 26 | 30 |
| Actividades legislativas, gubernamentales | 235 | 1.4% | 86 | 59 | 54 | 36 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 218 | 1.3% | 108 | 39 | 42 | 29 |
| Construcción | 160 | 1% | 47 | 21 | 35 | 57 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 40 | 0.2% | 16 | 10 | 13 | 1 |
| Minería | 5 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Evolution of the Number of Companies in Los Cabos
Evolution of the total economic establishments registered in the DENUE since 2015.
| Period | Total Establishments | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,805 | - |
| March 2017 | 1,067 | -91% |
| March 2018 | 12,997 | +1118.1% |
| November 2018 | 13,021 | +0.2% |
| April 2019 | 13,226 | +1.6% |
| November 2019 | 11,028 | -16.6% |
| April 2020 | 13,958 | +26.6% |
| November 2020 | 14,326 | +2.6% |
| May 2021 | 13,932 | -2.8% |
| November 2021 | 14,003 | +0.5% |
| May 2022 | 8,386 | -40.1% |
| November 2022 | 11,967 | +42.7% |
| November 2023 | 6,236 | -47.9% |
| May 2024 | 11,860 | +90.2% |
| November 2024 | 13,907 | +17.3% |
Poverty and Social Development in Los Cabos
Multidimensional poverty indicators for Los Cabos according to CONEVAL (2015). 27.6% of the population lives in poverty and 3% in extreme poverty.
Social Deprivation (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|---|---|
| Educational lag | 14.6% | 44,926 |
| Lack of access to health services | 15.8% | 48,512 |
| Lack of access to social security | 43.7% | 134,214 |
| Lack of housing quality and space | 21.9% | 67,126 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services | 15.8% | 48,441 |
| Lack of access to food | 23.5% | 72,231 |
| Income below welfare line | 32.5% | 99,661 |
| Income below minimum welfare line | 7.2% | 22,175 |
Poverty Evolution in Los Cabos
| Year | Poverty | Extreme Poverty | Vulnerable | Not Poor | Gini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.1% | 5.5% | 38.4% | 28.3% | 0 |
| 2015 | 27.6% | 3% | 40.3% | 27.2% | 0 |