Longview - Participation Rate

The working population of Longview had a participation rate of 54.7% in 2016, precipitously declining -20.3% from 68.6% in 2011. The female segment had the lowest decline over last five years, decreasing -3.80% to 48.1%.

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.