Annual Labour Force Characteristics

2001

2004

2005

Labour Force: 15+ (000s)

60.0

72.5

79.7

Employment: 15+ (000s)

57.9

69.8

77.1

Unemployment: 15+ (000s)

2.1

2.7

2.6

Participation Rate: 15+ (000s)

74.0

76.2

75.7

Unemployment Rate: 15+ (000s)

3.4

3.7

3.3

Employment Rate: 15+ (000s)

71.4

73.4

73.2

Participation Rate: Age Group: 15-24 (%)

74.1

78.1

79

Employment Rate: Age Group: 15-24 (%)

68.4

71.0

75

Source: Alberta Economic Development, Statistics Canada