The objective of the research was to characterize the degree of technological development of the North and Northwest regions of Rio de Janeiro state. Factor analyzes was used to characterize the degree of technological development. Differences between regions, concerning the technological development, were evidenced by research. A change in the pattern of the technological development, with reduction in relation to the capital-labour, was still observed since the 80s decade. This phenomenon is probably related to decrease of rural credit supply and elevation of its costs.
modernization; factor analyzes; technology
