Empress - Participation Rate

The working population of Empress had a participation rate of 53.6% in 2016, precipitously declining -24.9% from 71.4% in 2011. The male segment had the largest increase over last five years, increasing 12.4% to 56.2%.

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.