Irma - Participation Rate

The working population of Irma had a participation rate of 65.1% in 2016, precipitously declining -21.7% from 83.1% in 2011. The male segment had the lowest decline over last five years, decreasing -14.0% to 72.9%.

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.