Economy and Employment in Escuintla
Complete economic analysis of Escuintla, Chiapas. The Economically Active Population is 13,425 people. The municipality has 1,443 economic establishments registered in the DENUE. Sources: Population Census 2020 (INEGI), DENUE and CONEVAL.
Employment and Economic Activity in Escuintla
Employment data from the 2020 Population and Housing Census. In Escuintla, 13,325 people are employed and 100 unemployed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7%. The economically inactive population totals 9,431 people.
Health Coverage in Escuintla
Social security coverage of the population of Escuintla according to the 2020 Census. 21,031 people have health coverage (68.1% of the population), while 9,845 have no access (31.9%).
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| With health coverage (total) | 21,031 | 68.1% |
| IMSS | 3,414 | 11% |
| ISSSTE | 1,043 | 3.4% |
| ISSSTE (state) | 235 | 0.8% |
| Pemex, Defense or Navy | 87 | 0.3% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI | 14,605 | 47.3% |
| IMSS Bienestar | 1,490 | 4.8% |
| Private insurance | 40 | 0.1% |
| Other institution | 282 | 0.9% |
| Without health coverage | 9,845 | 31.9% |
Companies by Economic Sector in Escuintla
Distribution of the 1,443 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 | 736 | 51% | 704 | 25 | 6 | 1 |
| Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos | 249 | 17.3% | 241 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales | 193 | 13.4% | 181 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 80 | 5.5% | 77 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Servicios educativos | 34 | 2.4% | 14 | 6 | 11 | 3 |
| Actividades legislativas, gubernamentales | 30 | 2.1% | 20 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 29 | 2% | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 21 | 1.5% | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Servicios de apoyo a los negocios | 18 | 1.2% | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Servicios profesionales, científicos y técnicos | 17 | 1.2% | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Servicios financieros y de seguros | 13 | 0.9% | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Servicios inmobiliarios | 13 | 0.9% | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 7 | 0.5% | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 2 | 0.1% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Construcción | 1 | 0.1% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Evolution of the Number of Companies in Escuintla
Evolution of the total economic establishments registered in the DENUE since 2015.
| Period | Total Establishments | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,201 | - |
| March 2017 | 116 | -90.3% |
| March 2018 | 1,205 | +938.8% |
| November 2018 | 1,204 | -0.1% |
| April 2019 | 1,211 | +0.6% |
| November 2019 | 1,284 | +6% |
| April 2020 | 1,473 | +14.7% |
| November 2020 | 1,472 | -0.1% |
| May 2021 | 1,487 | +1% |
| November 2021 | 1,487 | 0% |
| May 2022 | 850 | -42.8% |
| November 2022 | 1,290 | +51.8% |
| November 2023 | 596 | -53.8% |
| May 2024 | 1,202 | +101.7% |
| November 2024 | 1,259 | +4.7% |
Poverty and Social Development in Escuintla
Multidimensional poverty indicators for Escuintla according to CONEVAL (2015). 78.3% of the population lives in poverty and 26.9% in extreme poverty.
Social Deprivation (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|---|---|
| Educational lag | 29.5% | 9,487 |
| Lack of access to health services | 19.4% | 6,241 |
| Lack of access to social security | 87.2% | 28,047 |
| Lack of housing quality and space | 27.6% | 8,884 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services | 60.8% | 19,565 |
| Lack of access to food | 24.9% | 8,015 |
| Income below welfare line | 80.3% | 25,851 |
| Income below minimum welfare line | 41.9% | 13,469 |
Poverty Evolution in Escuintla
| Year | Poverty | Extreme Poverty | Vulnerable | Not Poor | Gini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83% | 32.8% | 11.8% | 2.4% | 0 |
| 2015 | 78.3% | 26.9% | 16% | 3.7% | 0 |