Economy and Employment in Salina Cruz
Complete economic analysis of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca. The Economically Active Population is 39,818 people. The municipality has 4,964 economic establishments registered in the DENUE. Sources: Population Census 2020 (INEGI), DENUE and CONEVAL.
Employment and Economic Activity in Salina Cruz
Employment data from the 2020 Population and Housing Census. In Salina Cruz, 38,473 people are employed and 1,345 unemployed, with an unemployment rate of 3.4%. The economically inactive population totals 28,530 people.
Health Coverage in Salina Cruz
Social security coverage of the population of Salina Cruz according to the 2020 Census. 63,760 people have health coverage (75.5% of the population), while 20,580 have no access (24.4%).
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| With health coverage (total) | 63,760 | 75.5% |
| IMSS | 21,531 | 25.5% |
| ISSSTE | 6,183 | 7.3% |
| ISSSTE (state) | 130 | 0.2% |
| Pemex, Defense or Navy | 17,133 | 20.3% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI | 18,449 | 21.8% |
| IMSS Bienestar | 158 | 0.2% |
| Private insurance | 522 | 0.6% |
| Other institution | 381 | 0.5% |
| Without health coverage | 20,580 | 24.4% |
Companies by Economic Sector in Salina Cruz
Distribution of the 4,964 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 | 2,457 | 49.5% | 2,328 | 71 | 40 | 18 |
| Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales | 879 | 17.7% | 815 | 56 | 7 | 1 |
| Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos | 429 | 8.6% | 401 | 19 | 9 | 0 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 326 | 6.6% | 308 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Servicios educativos | 160 | 3.2% | 61 | 39 | 50 | 10 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 126 | 2.5% | 121 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Servicios financieros y de seguros | 123 | 2.5% | 89 | 16 | 18 | 0 |
| Servicios profesionales, científicos y técnicos | 121 | 2.4% | 107 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 81 | 1.6% | 76 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Servicios inmobiliarios | 74 | 1.5% | 65 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Actividades legislativas, gubernamentales | 69 | 1.4% | 25 | 11 | 20 | 13 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 39 | 0.8% | 21 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Servicios de apoyo a los negocios | 36 | 0.7% | 33 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Construcción | 26 | 0.5% | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 12 | 0.2% | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Minería | 6 | 0.1% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Evolution of the Number of Companies in Salina Cruz
Evolution of the total economic establishments registered in the DENUE since 2015.
| Period | Total Establishments | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,379 | - |
| March 2017 | 788 | -85.4% |
| March 2018 | 5,602 | +610.9% |
| November 2018 | 5,602 | 0% |
| April 2019 | 5,628 | +0.5% |
| November 2019 | 5,120 | -9% |
| April 2020 | 5,925 | +15.7% |
| November 2020 | 6,032 | +1.8% |
| May 2021 | 6,113 | +1.3% |
| November 2021 | 6,129 | +0.3% |
| May 2022 | 3,231 | -47.3% |
| November 2022 | 5,102 | +57.9% |
| November 2023 | 2,631 | -48.4% |
| May 2024 | 4,900 | +86.2% |
| November 2024 | 4,509 | -8% |
Poverty and Social Development in Salina Cruz
Multidimensional poverty indicators for Salina Cruz according to CONEVAL (2015). 40.3% of the population lives in poverty and 4.5% in extreme poverty.
Social Deprivation (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|---|---|
| Educational lag | 14% | 13,983 |
| Lack of access to health services | 16.5% | 16,520 |
| Lack of access to social security | 54.7% | 54,756 |
| Lack of housing quality and space | 6.1% | 6,088 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services | 21% | 21,038 |
| Lack of access to food | 22.2% | 22,266 |
| Income below welfare line | 49% | 49,063 |
| Income below minimum welfare line | 10.3% | 10,322 |
Poverty Evolution in Salina Cruz
| Year | Poverty | Extreme Poverty | Vulnerable | Not Poor | Gini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.7% | 5.4% | 26.9% | 32.7% | 0 |
| 2015 | 40.3% | 4.5% | 23.4% | 27.6% | 0 |