Bowden - Participation Rate

The working population of Bowden had a participation rate of 64.4% in 2016, precipitously declining -13.6% from 74.5% in 2011. The male segment had the lowest decline over last five years, decreasing -9.28% to 75.3%.

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.