Economy, jobs and prices in Sucumbios, Ecuador: official figures
The unemployment rate in Sucumbios was 6.5% in 2025, above the national rate of 3.6%; 3rd highest of the 24 provinces. In 2019 it was 4.7%.
What is the underemployment rate in Sucumbios?
The underemployment rate in Sucumbios was 15.7% in 2025 (national 19.4%), 9th lowest of the 24 provinces; in 2019 it was 16.1%.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow big is the informal sector in Sucumbios?
The informal sector accounted for 61.5% of employment in Sucumbios in 2025, above the national figure of 51.5%; 11th highest of the 24 provinces. In 2018 it was 56.1%.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow many people in Sucumbios work without pay?
The unpaid employment rate in Sucumbios was 14.6% in 2025 (national 8.8%), 12th highest of the 24 provinces. Unpaid work covers people who earn no labour income, such as unpaid family workers.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Sucumbios?
The labour force participation rate in Sucumbios was 65.1% in 2025 against 64.3% nationally, 11th lowest of the 24 provinces. Participation counts people aged 15 and over who work or look for work.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow large is the economy of Sucumbios?
The Banco Central del Ecuador puts the gross value added of Sucumbios at US$3.2 billion in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 2.8% of the national US$115.1 billion; 8th highest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Banco Central del Ecuador · saved copyIs the economy of Sucumbios growing?
Gross value added in Sucumbios was US$3.4 billion in 2023 and US$3.2 billion in 2024, a change of -6.0% against +1.2% nationally. Compared with 2019 (before the pandemic) it is +12.1% in current prices (+14.0% nationally); 12th lowest growth of the 24 provinces.
Source: Banco Central del Ecuador · saved copyWhat is the GDP per person in Sucumbios?
Gross value added per person in Sucumbios was US$15,551 in 2024 (provisional), above the national average of US$6,407; 2nd highest of the 24 provinces. In 2018 it was US$15,959.
Source: Banco Central del Ecuador · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Sucumbios?
The largest activity group in the economy of Sucumbios in 2024 was oil and mining, with 68.2% of gross value added. Other groups: wholesale and retail trade 3.0%, manufacturing 5.0%, public administration and defence 7.6%.
Source: Banco Central del Ecuador · saved copyHow important is agriculture in Sucumbios?
Agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing accounted for 4.2% of gross value added in Sucumbios in 2024, against 9.9% across the provinces; 6th lowest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Banco Central del Ecuador · saved copyHow much of the economy of Sucumbios comes from oil and mining?
Oil and mining accounted for 68.2% of gross value added in Sucumbios in 2024 (all provinces together: 8.7%); 3rd highest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Banco Central del Ecuador · saved copyHow much of the economy of Sucumbios is public administration?
Public administration and defence made up 7.6% of gross value added in Sucumbios in 2024 and education 1.9%, against 7.5% and 5.1% across the provinces; for public administration it is 6th lowest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Banco Central del Ecuador · saved copyHow Sucumbios compares with other provinces
Unemployment rate (2025)
Sucumbios ranks 3 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esmeraldas | 9.1% |
| 2 | Pichincha | 6.6% |
| 3 | Sucumbios | 6.5% |
| 4 | Imbabura | 6.1% |
| 5 | Carchi | 4.9% |
| 6 | Loja | 4.0% |
| 7 | El Oro | 3.9% |
Adequate employment rate (2025)
Sucumbios ranks 14 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Adequate employment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Tungurahua | 30.5% |
| 12 | Imbabura | 29.3% |
| 13 | Manabi | 29.3% |
| 14 | Sucumbios | 27.6% |
| 15 | Loja | 26.8% |
| 16 | Cotopaxi | 25.7% |
| 17 | Esmeraldas | 25.0% |
Underemployment rate (2025)
Sucumbios ranks 16 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Underemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Chimborazo | 18.6% |
| 14 | Imbabura | 18.6% |
| 15 | Orellana | 16.5% |
| 16 | Sucumbios | 15.7% |
| 17 | Carchi | 15.0% |
| 18 | Zamora Chinchipe | 14.7% |
| 19 | Loja | 14.2% |
Informal sector share of employment (2025)
Sucumbios ranks 11 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Informal sector share of employment |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Cotopaxi | 63.1% |
| 9 | Santa Elena | 62.9% |
| 10 | Manabi | 61.7% |
| 11 | Sucumbios | 61.5% |
| 12 | Esmeraldas | 61.5% |
| 13 | Carchi | 60.4% |
| 14 | Loja | 60.0% |
Gross value added (current US$ million) (2024 (provisional))
Sucumbios ranks 8 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross value added (current US$ million) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Azuay | US$5,331 million |
| 6 | Los Rios | US$4,380 million |
| 7 | El Oro | US$3,916 million |
| 8 | Sucumbios | US$3,192 million |
| 9 | Tungurahua | US$2,558 million |
| 10 | Esmeraldas | US$2,087 million |
| 11 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | US$2,043 million |
Gross value added per person (US$) (2024 (provisional))
Sucumbios ranks 2 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross value added per person (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orellana | US$31,349 |
| 2 | Sucumbios | US$15,551 |
| 3 | Zamora Chinchipe | US$14,312 |
| 4 | Galapagos | US$9,860 |
| 5 | Pichincha | US$9,094 |
| 6 | Pastaza | US$7,504 |
| 7 | Guayas | US$7,435 |
Change in gross value added, 2019 to 2024 (current prices) (2024 (provisional))
Sucumbios ranks 13 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Change in gross value added, 2019 to 2024 (current prices) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Azuay | +14.5% |
| 11 | Pastaza | +14.2% |
| 12 | Santa Elena | +12.9% |
| 13 | Sucumbios | +12.1% |
| 14 | Orellana | +11.9% |
| 15 | Loja | +9.5% |
| 16 | Canar | +8.7% |
Agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing share of value added (2024 (provisional))
Sucumbios ranks 19 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing share of value added |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Loja | 5.7% |
| 17 | Santa Elena | 4.9% |
| 18 | Galapagos | 4.3% |
| 19 | Sucumbios | 4.2% |
| 20 | Pichincha | 3.1% |
| 21 | Azuay | 2.1% |
| 22 | Orellana | 1.6% |
Oil and mining share of value added (2024 (provisional))
Sucumbios ranks 3 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Oil and mining share of value added |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orellana | 86.1% |
| 2 | Zamora Chinchipe | 69.7% |
| 3 | Sucumbios | 68.2% |
| 4 | Pastaza | 61.6% |
| 5 | Napo | 10.0% |
| 6 | El Oro | 8.7% |
| 7 | Azuay | 4.8% |
Public administration and defence share of value added (2024 (provisional))
Sucumbios ranks 19 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Public administration and defence share of value added |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Azuay | 8.9% |
| 17 | El Oro | 8.5% |
| 18 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 8.2% |
| 19 | Sucumbios | 7.6% |
| 20 | Los Rios | 7.3% |
| 21 | Bolivar | 6.3% |
| 22 | Pichincha | 6.2% |
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Sources
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC): ENEMDU Anual 2025 (Encuesta Nacional de Empleo, Desempleo y Subempleo): tabulados de mercado laboral, educación, vivienda, pobreza y desigualdad por provincia, 2018-2025, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 f969666762d3…)
- Banco Central del Ecuador: Valor Agregado Bruto per cápita provincial y cantonal 2018-2024(p), Cuentas Nacionales Regionales, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7cc7b914bc8b…)
- Banco Central del Ecuador: Cuentas Provinciales 2024(p): valor agregado bruto por industria, valores corrientes, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 bfee6bc272cc…)
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