Abstract:
Purpose of this study is to analyze economics based on its sectors in Sorong District, West Papua Province. Secondary data published by Statistics Bureau are used from 2007 to 2010. By using shift share and sectors analysis, this research describe the growth of dominant sectors in Soorong District. Research result shows that from regional share growth calculation, Sorong District has mining sector as dominant sector. There are two groups of sectors i.e. on quadrant I and III. The growth profiles of ech sector vary but in majority, eight sectors are categorized in sectors that have slow growth and low competitiveness. Where as, sector that has fast growth but low competitiveness is industry.
