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The labour force has increased 16 per cent from 1996 to 2001 and the unemployment rate in Red Deer has decreased 1 per cent.
Canada Labour Force - July 2003: 7.8 per cent
Alberta Labour Force - July 2003: 4.9 per cent
Red Deer Labour Force |
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Labour Force by Activity |
2001 |
1996 |
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In the labour force, both sexes |
39,900 |
33,355 |
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Not in the labour force, both sexes |
13,085 |
11,890 |
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Total population 15 and over |
52,990 |
45,245 |
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Employed, both sexes |
37,825 |
30,130 |
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Unemployed, both sexes |
2,080 |
3,225 |
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Participation rate, both sexes |
79.00% |
74.00% |
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Unemployment Rate, both sexes |
9.00% |
10.00% |
Note: Numbers may not add up due to rounding.
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 and 2001 Census Results
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