It’s all about the people

Niagara’s labour force is educated, highly skilled and ready to work. The information included in this section offers additional insight into the people who may just become your future employees.

Niagara's Workforce

Education and Healthcare 20% of workforce

Professional and Financial Services 17% of workforce

Wholesale and Retail 16% of workforce

Hospitality and Entertainment 11% of workforce

Manufacturing 9% of workforce

Utilities and Construction 9% of workforce

Other Services 4% of workforce

Public Administration 5% of workforce

Transportation 5% of workforce

Natural Resources 2% of workforce

Niagara's Workforce

2022 233,400
2023 235,800
2024 239,900
Source: Statistics Canada: Table: 14-10-0468-02.

Unemployment Rate

2022 2023 2024
5.2% 5.8% 7.4%
Source: Statistics Canada: Table: 14-10-0468-02.

Participation Rate

2022 2023 2024
62.0% 61.6% 60.6%
Source: Statistics Canada: Table: 14-10-0468-02.

Household income per capita

Household Income Per Capita

2022 2023 2024
$48,826 $50,498 $51,688
Source: The Conference Board of Canada, 2025

Occupation

Top Occupations in Niagara Canada

Occupations
Sales and service occupations, except management 59,700
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations, except management 34,000
Business, finance and administration occupations, except management 29,400
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services, except management 28,300
Management occupations 20,000
Health occupations, except management 18,500
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations, except management 10,700
Occupations in manufacturing and utilities, except management 8,300
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport, except management 6,900
Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations, except management 6,300
Source: Statistics Canada Table: 14-10-0419-01

Education

62% of population 25 to 64 have post-secondary education

29% of labour force have College Certificate/Diploma

25% of labour force have University Degree

7% of labour force completed apprenticeship or hold trade certificate