Population & Workforce
A dynamic society that never stops, 1.3 million inhabitants and a well trained workforce make the region a land of opportunity.
(CONAPO, 2020)
WOMEN
Represent the 51.77% of the population.
(ENOE T1, 2020)
MEN
The workforce median age is 39 years old.
(ENOE T1, 2020)
YOUNG
25.45% of the total population are between 15 and 29 years old
(ENOE T1, 2020)
ELDERLY
It is estimated that aproximatedly 100,000 inhabitantes are more than 65 years old.
(ENOE T1, 2020)
Four cities between two states
1.3 million inhabitants living in the 10th biggest metro area of the country, La Laguna:
Torreon, Coahuila > 724,386
Matamoros, Coahuila > 118,631
Gomez Palacio, Durango > 367,828
Lerdo, Durango > 159,094
TOGETHER FOR A BETTER EDUCATION
K-12
321,083 enrolled students in 1,319 schools ranging from kinder to high school for the 2017-2018 period.
(ANUIES, 2019)
UNIVERSITIES
More than 63,500 undergraduates studying 139 programs in 71 univeristies and technical schools.
(ANUIES, 2019)
RESEARCH
2,430 graduate students in more than 150 programs.
(ANUIES, 2019)
EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
Strengthening ties between enterprises, public sector and academia
CANACINTRA
The local chapter of the National Chamber of Transformation Industries has a linkage program with technical schools where students are required to have internships in local industry.
CIESLAG
33 university members of the Council of Higher Education Institutions coordinate efforts to keep degrees relevant to local employers.
IMPLAN
The Municipal Institute of Planning and Competitiveness implemented in 2019 the "Business-Academy Talking Program" where the 33 members of CIESLAG gathered with the executives of the biggest local employers to identify weaknesses in student curriculums, propose solutions and stay ahead with global technology trends.
Employment
One of the most competitive wages and steady employment rate, Torreón offers a wide range of skilled workers.
WORKFORCE
536,736
58.07% Male
41.93% Female
Average age
39.2 years
(ENOE T1, 2020)
4.86% unemployment rate
(ENOE T1, 2020)
(ENOE T1, 2020)
(IMSS, April 2020)
305,800 insured workers as of august 2019.
(IMSS, 2020)
One of the most competitive wages of the country at $8,977 MXN monthly avg.
(ENOE T1, 2020)
(ENOE T1, 2020)
(ENOE T1, 2020)
21.6% of workers in Manufacturing related activities.
(ENOE T1, 2020)
Average wage of $41,829.03 MXN for management positions.
(EDTT, 2020)
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