Economy and Employment in Xalapa
Complete economic analysis of Xalapa, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave. The Economically Active Population is 253,837 people. The municipality has 23,398 economic establishments registered in the DENUE. Sources: Population Census 2020 (INEGI), DENUE and CONEVAL.
Employment and Economic Activity in Xalapa
Employment data from the 2020 Population and Housing Census. In Xalapa, 247,911 people are employed and 5,926 unemployed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%. The economically inactive population totals 154,690 people.
Health Coverage in Xalapa
Social security coverage of the population of Xalapa according to the 2020 Census. 352,281 people have health coverage (72.1% of the population), while 135,605 have no access (27.8%).
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| With health coverage (total) | 352,281 | 72.1% |
| IMSS | 200,807 | 41.1% |
| ISSSTE | 46,557 | 9.5% |
| ISSSTE (state) | 788 | 0.2% |
| Pemex, Defense or Navy | 3,160 | 0.6% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI | 94,328 | 19.3% |
| IMSS Bienestar | 1,356 | 0.3% |
| Private insurance | 8,405 | 1.7% |
| Other institution | 3,813 | 0.8% |
| Without health coverage | 135,605 | 27.8% |
Companies by Economic Sector in Xalapa
Distribution of the 23,398 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 | 11,110 | 47.5% | 10,293 | 454 | 285 | 78 |
| Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales | 5,715 | 24.4% | 5,397 | 254 | 58 | 6 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 1,395 | 6% | 1,298 | 73 | 17 | 7 |
| Servicios educativos | 1,201 | 5.1% | 435 | 204 | 357 | 205 |
| Servicios profesionales, científicos y técnicos | 785 | 3.4% | 633 | 97 | 45 | 10 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 637 | 2.7% | 611 | 19 | 6 | 1 |
| Servicios financieros y de seguros | 540 | 2.3% | 440 | 34 | 54 | 12 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 499 | 2.1% | 463 | 28 | 5 | 3 |
| Actividades legislativas, gubernamentales | 479 | 2% | 109 | 86 | 125 | 159 |
| Servicios inmobiliarios | 390 | 1.7% | 343 | 30 | 14 | 3 |
| Servicios de apoyo a los negocios | 347 | 1.5% | 292 | 17 | 22 | 16 |
| Construcción | 160 | 0.7% | 61 | 28 | 37 | 34 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 99 | 0.4% | 45 | 20 | 23 | 11 |
| Transportes, correos y almacenamiento | 38 | 0.2% | 25 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Corporativos | 2 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minería | 1 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Evolution of the Number of Companies in Xalapa
Evolution of the total economic establishments registered in the DENUE since 2015.
| Period | Total Establishments | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,133 | - |
| March 2017 | 2,053 | -92.1% |
| March 2018 | 26,761 | +1203.5% |
| November 2018 | 26,769 | 0% |
| April 2019 | 26,943 | +0.7% |
| November 2019 | 23,630 | -12.3% |
| April 2020 | 28,647 | +21.2% |
| November 2020 | 28,892 | +0.9% |
| May 2021 | 29,543 | +2.3% |
| November 2021 | 29,678 | +0.5% |
| May 2022 | 17,888 | -39.7% |
| November 2022 | 24,684 | +38% |
| November 2023 | 17,414 | -29.5% |
| May 2024 | 24,044 | +38.1% |
| November 2024 | 19,272 | -19.8% |
Poverty and Social Development in Xalapa
Multidimensional poverty indicators for Xalapa according to CONEVAL (2015). 37.6% of the population lives in poverty and 3.6% in extreme poverty.
Social Deprivation (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|---|---|
| Educational lag | 13.9% | 62,889 |
| Lack of access to health services | 24.1% | 108,974 |
| Lack of access to social security | 52.8% | 238,392 |
| Lack of housing quality and space | 10.5% | 47,395 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services | 6% | 27,274 |
| Lack of access to food | 18.6% | 84,081 |
| Income below welfare line | 43.6% | 197,058 |
| Income below minimum welfare line | 12.8% | 57,660 |
Poverty Evolution in Xalapa
| Year | Poverty | Extreme Poverty | Vulnerable | Not Poor | Gini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.2% | 5.5% | 26.2% | 32.1% | 0 |
| 2015 | 37.6% | 3.6% | 28.2% | 28.1% | 0 |