Economy and Employment in Veracruz
Complete economic analysis of Veracruz, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave. The Economically Active Population is 319,865 people. The municipality has 22,293 economic establishments registered in the DENUE. Sources: Population Census 2020 (INEGI), DENUE and CONEVAL.
Employment and Economic Activity in Veracruz
Employment data from the 2020 Population and Housing Census. In Veracruz, 312,163 people are employed and 7,702 unemployed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%. The economically inactive population totals 191,327 people.
Health Coverage in Veracruz
Social security coverage of the population of Veracruz according to the 2020 Census. 435,406 people have health coverage (71.7% of the population), while 170,452 have no access (28.1%).
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| With health coverage (total) | 435,406 | 71.7% |
| IMSS | 316,989 | 52.2% |
| ISSSTE | 33,090 | 5.4% |
| ISSSTE (state) | 966 | 0.2% |
| Pemex, Defense or Navy | 21,070 | 3.5% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI | 58,786 | 9.7% |
| IMSS Bienestar | 1,574 | 0.3% |
| Private insurance | 6,155 | 1% |
| Other institution | 2,747 | 0.5% |
| Without health coverage | 170,452 | 28.1% |
Companies by Economic Sector in Veracruz
Distribution of the 22,293 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 | 11,649 | 52.3% | 10,766 | 468 | 313 | 102 |
| Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales | 5,324 | 23.9% | 4,960 | 289 | 63 | 12 |
| Servicios educativos | 870 | 3.9% | 276 | 185 | 316 | 93 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 792 | 3.6% | 698 | 49 | 23 | 22 |
| Servicios profesionales, científicos y técnicos | 600 | 2.7% | 476 | 69 | 48 | 7 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 584 | 2.6% | 514 | 33 | 16 | 21 |
| Servicios financieros y de seguros | 535 | 2.4% | 414 | 54 | 56 | 11 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 484 | 2.2% | 143 | 101 | 134 | 106 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 392 | 1.8% | 346 | 21 | 13 | 12 |
| Servicios inmobiliarios | 342 | 1.5% | 285 | 33 | 18 | 6 |
| Servicios de apoyo a los negocios | 294 | 1.3% | 234 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| Actividades legislativas, gubernamentales | 186 | 0.8% | 74 | 24 | 43 | 45 |
| Construcción | 169 | 0.8% | 73 | 26 | 36 | 34 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 62 | 0.3% | 27 | 13 | 15 | 7 |
| Minería | 6 | 0% | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Corporativos | 4 | 0% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Evolution of the Number of Companies in Veracruz
Evolution of the total economic establishments registered in the DENUE since 2015.
| Period | Total Establishments | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,665 | - |
| March 2017 | 2,664 | -90% |
| March 2018 | 27,954 | +949.3% |
| November 2018 | 27,962 | 0% |
| April 2019 | 28,142 | +0.6% |
| November 2019 | 22,513 | -20% |
| April 2020 | 27,863 | +23.8% |
| November 2020 | 28,664 | +2.9% |
| May 2021 | 29,272 | +2.1% |
| November 2021 | 29,285 | 0% |
| May 2022 | 16,872 | -42.4% |
| November 2022 | 25,446 | +50.8% |
| November 2023 | 17,629 | -30.7% |
| May 2024 | 23,948 | +35.8% |
| November 2024 | 18,623 | -22.2% |
Poverty and Social Development in Veracruz
Multidimensional poverty indicators for Veracruz according to CONEVAL (2015). 33.2% of the population lives in poverty and 3.6% in extreme poverty.
Social Deprivation (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|---|---|
| Educational lag | 15.6% | 91,375 |
| Lack of access to health services | 24% | 140,691 |
| Lack of access to social security | 45% | 263,588 |
| Lack of housing quality and space | 11.1% | 65,101 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services | 3.7% | 21,937 |
| Lack of access to food | 25.6% | 149,545 |
| Income below welfare line | 40.2% | 235,372 |
| Income below minimum welfare line | 10.2% | 59,461 |
Poverty Evolution in Veracruz
| Year | Poverty | Extreme Poverty | Vulnerable | Not Poor | Gini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.3% | 4.5% | 27.7% | 32.6% | 0 |
| 2015 | 33.2% | 3.6% | 29.6% | 30.1% | 0 |