Economy and Employment in La Independencia
Complete economic analysis of La Independencia, Chiapas. The Economically Active Population is 24,018 people. The municipality has 1,317 economic establishments registered in the DENUE. Sources: Population Census 2020 (INEGI), DENUE and CONEVAL.
Employment and Economic Activity in La Independencia
Employment data from the 2020 Population and Housing Census. In La Independencia, 23,878 people are employed and 140 unemployed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6%. The economically inactive population totals 10,680 people.
Health Coverage in La Independencia
Social security coverage of the population of La Independencia according to the 2020 Census. 38,963 people have health coverage (84% of the population), while 7,434 have no access (16%).
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| With health coverage (total) | 38,963 | 84% |
| IMSS | 749 | 1.6% |
| ISSSTE | 245 | 0.5% |
| ISSSTE (state) | 32 | 0.1% |
| Pemex, Defense or Navy | 11 | 0% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI | 37,842 | 81.5% |
| IMSS Bienestar | 358 | 0.8% |
| Private insurance | 7 | 0% |
| Other institution | 6 | 0% |
| Without health coverage | 7,434 | 16% |
Companies by Economic Sector in La Independencia
Distribution of the 1,317 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 | 796 | 60.4% | 789 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales | 190 | 14.4% | 175 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos | 119 | 9% | 114 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 84 | 6.4% | 79 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 46 | 3.5% | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 31 | 2.4% | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Servicios educativos | 22 | 1.7% | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Actividades legislativas, gubernamentales | 8 | 0.6% | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Servicios inmobiliarios | 7 | 0.5% | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Servicios profesionales, científicos y técnicos | 5 | 0.4% | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Servicios de apoyo a los negocios | 5 | 0.4% | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 2 | 0.2% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Minería | 1 | 0.1% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 1 | 0.1% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Evolution of the Number of Companies in La Independencia
Evolution of the total economic establishments registered in the DENUE since 2015.
| Period | Total Establishments | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 948 | - |
| March 2017 | 85 | -91% |
| March 2018 | 949 | +1016.5% |
| November 2018 | 948 | -0.1% |
| April 2019 | 950 | +0.2% |
| November 2019 | 1,067 | +12.3% |
| April 2020 | 1,173 | +9.9% |
| November 2020 | 1,174 | +0.1% |
| May 2021 | 1,183 | +0.8% |
| November 2021 | 1,183 | 0% |
| May 2022 | 759 | -35.8% |
| November 2022 | 1,014 | +33.6% |
| November 2023 | 641 | -36.8% |
| May 2024 | 847 | +32.1% |
| November 2024 | 1,158 | +36.7% |
Poverty and Social Development in La Independencia
Multidimensional poverty indicators for La Independencia according to CONEVAL (2015). 91.5% of the population lives in poverty and 42.9% in extreme poverty.
Social Deprivation (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|---|---|
| Educational lag | 46.8% | 15,328 |
| Lack of access to health services | 8.3% | 2,726 |
| Lack of access to social security | 94.1% | 30,818 |
| Lack of housing quality and space | 16.2% | 5,313 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services | 81.1% | 26,566 |
| Lack of access to food | 26.1% | 8,547 |
| Income below welfare line | 91.8% | 30,067 |
| Income below minimum welfare line | 66.1% | 21,633 |
Poverty Evolution in La Independencia
| Year | Poverty | Extreme Poverty | Vulnerable | Not Poor | Gini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.2% | 54.8% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 0 |
| 2015 | 91.5% | 42.9% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 0 |