Descripción socio - económica del cantón Portoviejo de la provincia de Manabí del Ecuador periodo 2010 2022

Abstract

Abstract: This research describes the socioeconomic situation of the Portoviejo canton, Manabí province, during the period 2010-2022 through a comprehensive analysis that articulates demographic evolution, the productive structure, and the living conditions of the population. A descriptive approach is employed, based on socioeconomic development theories and official data from the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses, the Central Bank of Ecuador, and the Decentralized Autonomous Government of Portoviejo. These results demonstrate that the canton reflects a diversified economy with a significant tertiary sector, particularly in commerce, financial services, transportation, and information. However, the primary and secondary sectors reflect variations associated with reconstruction processes and emerging situations such as the 2016 earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic. Population dynamics reflect moderate growth, progressive urbanization, and a demographic dividend that demonstrates an opportunity for local development. It is determined that Portoviejo requires policies aimed at productive diversification, rural strengthening, improvement of service infrastructure, and consolidation of local economic development strategies to promote more sustainable and inclusive growth.