Descripción socioeconómica del Cantón Chone de la provincia de Manabí del Ecuador, periodo 2010-2022

Abstract

Abstract: This research describes the socioeconomic situation of the Chone canton during the period 2010 2022, through demographic characterization and a comprehensive description of the primary, secondary, and tertiary economic sectors, identifying their particularities and their impact on the labor and economic dynamics of the territory. A descriptive research design and mixed methodology were applied, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, supported by official information from the Plan Nacional de Desarrollo y Ordenamiento Territorial del cantón Chone (National Development and Territorial Planning Plan of Chone Canton), the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo (National Institute of Statistics and Census), and the Banco Central del Ecuador (Central Bank of Ecuador). The results show the predominance of the tertiary sector as the main generator of employment and gross value added, although with limited contribution from tourism. The primary sector, despite concentrating a high share of the economically active population, especially in rural areas, shows a decrease in employment and an increase in gross value added, evidencing the modernization of productive processes. The secondary sector maintains low participation for more than a decade, reflecting limitations in industrialization. Additionally, high labor informality is observed. The main contribution of this study lies in identifying the sectors with the greatest potential to guide strategies for local development.