Leading Sector Identification and Economic Structural Transformation in the MEBIDANGRO Region: A Sectoral Typology Approach

الملخص

This study aims to identify the leading sectors and analyze the shifts in economic structure in the MEBIDANGRO region (Medan, Binjai, Deli Serdang, and Karo). The research employs Sectoral Typology and Sectoral Contribution methods. The data used are secondary data published by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of North Sumatra Province, as well as BPS of Medan City, Binjai City, Deli Serdang Regency, and Karo Regency. The data include Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of North Sumatra, Medan City, Binjai City, Deli Serdang Regency, and Karo Regency from 2015 to 2024 at constant 2010 prices. The results show that the composition of leading sectors varies across regions: (1) Medan City is dominated by water supply, waste management and recycling, health services and social activities, and other services; (2) Binjai City is dominated by wholesale and retail trade, vehicle repair, transportation and warehousing, and real estate; (3) Deli Serdang Regency shows dominance in accommodation and food services, transportation and warehousing, and manufacturing industries; (4) Karo Regency reflects a combination of primary and service sectors, dominated by mining and quarrying, health services, education services, and public administration. Overall, there is a tendency of economic structural transformation in the MEBIDANGRO region from primary to secondary and tertiary sectors. However, this shift is not evenly distributed, as Karo Regency still heavily depends on the primary sector.