Descripción Socioeconómica Del Cantón Celica De La Provincia De Loja Del Ecuador. Período 2010 - 2022.

Abstract

Abstract: This research analyzes productive sectors as determinants of economic growth in the Celica canton, Loja province, during the 2010 2022 period, with the aim of identifying the contribution of the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors to local economic performance. A quantitative approach was employed, based on a review of documents and descriptive statistical analysis of data from the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC), the Central Bank of Ecuador, the Public Agricultural Information System, and the canton s Development and Territorial Planning Plan. The results show that the canton s economic structure is concentrated in the tertiary sector, which accounts for 62.48% of the Gross Value Added, followed by the primary sector (24.88%) and the secondary sector (7.74%). Furthermore, limitations were identified, including a lack of productive diversification, limited industrial processing capacity, and a reliance on traditional activities. It is concluded that strengthening productive linkages and generating added value are essential elements for fostering economic growth and sustainable local development in the Celica canton.