Big Valley - Participation Rate

The working population of Big Valley had a participation rate of 46.0% in 2016, precipitously declining -29.8% from 65.5% in 2011. The female segment had the largest increase over last five years, increasing 1.82% to 44.8%.

Definition: The participation rate measures the total labour force (comprised of those who are employed and unemployed, combined) relative to the size of the working-age population.