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 16% of workforce
Wholesale and Retail 15% of workforce
Hospitality and Entertainment 12% of workforce
Manufacturing 13% of workforce
Utilities and Construction 8% of workforce
Other Services 5% of workforce
Public Administration 5% of workforce
Transportation 5% of workforce
Natural Resources 1% of workforce
Niagara's Workforce
| 2019 | 216,900 |
| 2020 | 211,200 |
| 2021 | 220,400 |
Unemployment Rate
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| 5.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
Participation Rate
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| 59.1% | 56.9% | 59% |
Household income per capita
Household Income Per Capita
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| $45,010 | $45,728 | $46,875 |
Occupation
Top Occupations in Niagara Canada
| Total employed, all occupations | 198,139 |
| Management occupations | 18,686 |
| Business, finance and administration occupations | 26,731 |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 9,854 |
| Health occupations | 14,283 |
| Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 20,397 |
| Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 5,593 |
| Sales and service occupations | 57,617 |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 27,646 |
| Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 4,881 |
| Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 9,493 |
| Unclassified | 2,958 |