This study analyzes the structure, evolution, and socio-productive characteristics of the goat sector in the province of Panamá Oeste (La Chorrera, Arraiján, Capira, Chame, and San Carlos) during the 2011–2025 period. Through a quantitative approach and a descriptive-correlational statistical analysis, the distribution of farms, herd population dynamics, marketing volumes, and their relationship with local socio-demographic indicators were examined. The results reveal a marked polarization and geographic concentration of the activity in Capira and La Chorrera. While La Chorrera exhibits a modernized model, with adequate infrastructure and a formal integration into market-oriented value chains; in Capira, San Carlos, and Chame, small-scale subsistence production predominates. This behavior is closely conditioned by the vulnerable environment of these latter regions, characterized by structural deficiencies in basic services, housing, and connectivity. It is concluded that the development of the goat sector in the province requires differentiated policies that mitigate socio-economic gaps and promote technology transfer.
