A dinâmica da indústria no Rio Grande do Norte no século XXI

Abstract

Starting with a discussion and review of the historical development of the economy, particularly the industrial sector, in Rio Grande do Norte, this study aims to update information on the performance of economic sectors, stratified by mesoregions and microregions within the state in the 21st century. The choice of the topic was based on the need for updated data and the positioning of industry relative to the state's economic activities. The analysis used data from the Annual Industrial Survey, Gross Domestic Product, and the Central Business Register, starting with the state's position in the national context and moving towards assessments focused on the scope of the study. The development process examined the historical context of Rio Grande do Norte as a whole in relation to its GDP, Industrial Transformation Value, Gross Added Value, Local Units, and Occupied Persons distributed by mesoregions, microregions, and occasionally highlighting key points from some municipalities. This study aims to gather the most recent data while discussing the factors driving Rio Grande do Norte's position in the national economic scenario, and to provoke reflection on potential strategies for improving the presented indicators. Despite the lack of significant diversification in the state's industrial structure in recent years, it is evident throughout the work that Rio Grande do Norte holds opportunities for industrial advancement, which require solutions from both the public and private sectors in a structured long-term plan.