High River - Participation Rate

The working population of High River had a participation rate of 64.5% in 2016, precipitously declining -5.29% from 68.1% in 2011. The male segment had the lowest decline over last five years, decreasing -4.07% to 70.7%.

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.