Economy and Employment in El Fuerte
Complete economic analysis of El Fuerte, Sinaloa. The Economically Active Population is 45,297 people. The municipality has 2,126 economic establishments registered in the DENUE. Sources: Population Census 2020 (INEGI), DENUE and CONEVAL.
Employment and Economic Activity in El Fuerte
Employment data from the 2020 Population and Housing Census. In El Fuerte, 44,575 people are employed and 722 unemployed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6%. The economically inactive population totals 31,947 people.
Health Coverage in El Fuerte
Social security coverage of the population of El Fuerte according to the 2020 Census. 74,753 people have health coverage (77.4% of the population), while 21,777 have no access (22.5%).
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| With health coverage (total) | 74,753 | 77.4% |
| IMSS | 39,021 | 40.4% |
| ISSSTE | 7,692 | 8% |
| ISSSTE (state) | 126 | 0.1% |
| Pemex, Defense or Navy | 179 | 0.2% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI | 25,011 | 25.9% |
| IMSS Bienestar | 3,185 | 3.3% |
| Private insurance | 750 | 0.8% |
| Other institution | 254 | 0.3% |
| Without health coverage | 21,777 | 22.5% |
Companies by Economic Sector in El Fuerte
Distribution of the 2,126 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 | 1,011 | 47.6% | 947 | 34 | 25 | 5 |
| Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales | 467 | 22% | 450 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 235 | 11.1% | 221 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Actividades legislativas, gubernamentales | 100 | 4.7% | 63 | 20 | 13 | 4 |
| Servicios educativos | 72 | 3.4% | 20 | 15 | 27 | 10 |
| Servicios inmobiliarios | 60 | 2.8% | 58 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 59 | 2.8% | 57 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 41 | 1.9% | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Servicios profesionales, científicos y técnicos | 27 | 1.3% | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Servicios financieros y de seguros | 25 | 1.2% | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Servicios de apoyo a los negocios | 16 | 0.8% | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 6 | 0.3% | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 5 | 0.2% | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Minería | 1 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Construcción | 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Evolution of the Number of Companies in El Fuerte
Evolution of the total economic establishments registered in the DENUE since 2015.
| Period | Total Establishments | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,220 | - |
| March 2017 | 250 | -88.7% |
| March 2018 | 2,276 | +810.4% |
| November 2018 | 2,277 | 0% |
| April 2019 | 2,284 | +0.3% |
| November 2019 | 2,140 | -6.3% |
| April 2020 | 2,435 | +13.8% |
| November 2020 | 2,507 | +3% |
| May 2021 | 2,460 | -1.9% |
| November 2021 | 2,464 | +0.2% |
| May 2022 | 1,380 | -44% |
| November 2022 | 1,998 | +44.8% |
| November 2023 | 1,421 | -28.9% |
| May 2024 | 1,964 | +38.2% |
| November 2024 | 1,873 | -4.6% |
Poverty and Social Development in El Fuerte
Multidimensional poverty indicators for El Fuerte according to CONEVAL (2015). 44.7% of the population lives in poverty and 5.7% in extreme poverty.
Social Deprivation (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|---|---|
| Educational lag | 20.9% | 20,727 |
| Lack of access to health services | 13.8% | 13,699 |
| Lack of access to social security | 61.8% | 61,326 |
| Lack of housing quality and space | 16% | 15,877 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services | 45.3% | 44,933 |
| Lack of access to food | 29.1% | 28,918 |
| Income below welfare line | 49.4% | 49,081 |
| Income below minimum welfare line | 13% | 12,911 |
Poverty Evolution in El Fuerte
| Year | Poverty | Extreme Poverty | Vulnerable | Not Poor | Gini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.9% | 9.8% | 32.9% | 15.1% | 0 |
| 2015 | 44.7% | 5.7% | 39.8% | 10.8% | 0 |