Córdoba: A province open to the World
Exploring opportunities for cooperation and mutual growth
Province of Córdoba
Highly diversified economy
3rd largest economy in Argentina -9% of national GDP-
2nd most populous province in Argentina with 3.9 million inhabitants.
25% is aged 18-35, promoting young talent and entrepreneurial spirit
Export power
13% of the national total
Multiculturalism
With over 25 communities it is a meeting point for different cultures and peoples
Fiscal sustainability and responsibility
Primary and financial surplus
Capital investment as an enabler for economic growth
15,6% by 2025
Córdoba promotes and prioritizes the knowledge economy
It has 12 universities and is the second largest academic hub in the country.
Highly diversified economy
Source: Based on CEPAL
Predominant micro-regional economic profile:
AAA Industrial
AAA Industrial/Primary
AAA Primary/Industrial
The province shows high levels of integration and complementarity among its supply chains.
In the goods sector, agri-food and metalworking complexes stand out.
The service sector is important due to the country's positioning as a tourist destination and the growth of the software industry.
Strategic sectors
Agriculture and food industry
Metalmechanic industry
Knowledge Economy
Tourism
Highly productive and efficient sectors. They incorporate innovation through biotechnology. Leading national producer of soybeans, corn, sorghum, milk, and chickpeas. Concentrates national peanut production (+75% in 2022). Produces 80% of corn-based ethanol, leading the way in carbon emission reduction and the circular economy. China and Vietnam receive more than 16% of provincial exports, focused on commodities such as corn, soybeans, wheat, peanuts, and related products.
It cuts across various productive sectors. It accounts for 35% of the country's agro-industrial machinery production and is the country's leading exporter. 3 of 10 cars in Argentina are manufactured in Córdoba, with multinational automotive companies such as Nissan, Renault, Iveco, Stellantis, and Volkswagen operating there. In the aircraft sector, the Federal Aeronautics Company (FadeA), founded in 1928, stands out.
1st province in the interior of the country in KoE activities, intensive in highly skilled labor. With more than 3,000 KoE companies producing knowledge-based services or knowledge embedded in products, it accounts for 10.4% of the national total. 2nd most important technological hub in Argentina with more than 450 companies. 2nd academic hub in the country with 12 universities.
Based on the sustainable use of natural and cultural resources, it boosts regional economies through collaboration between diverse sectors. The main categories are: cultural, linguistic, natural, adventure, rural, and sports. 2nd largest air hub in the country.
Innovation ecosystem
Broad, diverse, and integrated. It encompasses the public, private, and academic sectors and is supported by infrastructure that fosters innovation.