Abertura e fechamento de empresas: uma análise espacial das mesorregiões da Paraíba

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the dynamics of business openings and closures in the municipalities of Paraíba, focusing on the percentage variation of active companies between 2020 and 2024. Using secondary data provided by the Business Map, spatial analysis techniques were applied through thematic maps, enabling the identification of regional patterns and disparities in the business environment of Paraíba. The results showed a greater increase in business activity in the Agreste and Mata Paraibana mesoregions, while the Sertão and Semi-Arid regions showed more modest performance, highlighting structural inequalities. Furthermore, the study emphasized the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and macroeconomic factors such as inflation, interest rates, and digitalization on business dynamics. The adopted approach allowed for a deeper understanding of the spatial distribution of companies in the state, providing relevant insights for public policies aimed at regional economic development.