Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment increased by 1,100 jobs from last month and increased by 20,400 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment increased by 1,900 jobs from last month and decreased by 900 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 3,500 people from the previous month and increased by 3,800 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate increased by 2.9 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 0.8 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate increased by 3.6 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 3,000 jobs from the previous month and increased by 19,500 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 3,000 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 19,500 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction : 31,300 workers.
• Manufacturing : 21,000 workers.
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 8,500 workers.

The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Construction, Manufacturing, and Agriculture, which together account for a substantial share of the workforce.

Top 3 Industries in Services Sector

• Wholesale and retail trade : 52,900 workers.
• Health care and social assistance : 41,500 workers.
• Professional, scientific and technical services : 30,400 workers.

In the Services sector, Health Care, Retail, and Professional Services lead employment, representing a dominant portion of the workforce.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Previous Month

• Construction : Change of 2,500 workers ( decreased by 7.4 %).
• Utilities : Change of 1,800 workers ( increased by Inf %).
• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 1,700 workers ( increased by 3.32 %).
• Health care and social assistance : Change of 1,500 workers ( increased by 3.75 %).
• Public administration : Change of 900 workers ( increased by 5.88 %).

These industries saw the largest month-over-month changes, indicating short-term trends.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Health care and social assistance : Change of 8,600 workers ( decreased by 17.17 %).
• Educational services : Change of 6,700 workers ( increased by 37.85 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 6,600 workers ( increased by 27.73 %).
• Public administration : Change of 5,300 workers ( increased by 48.62 %).
• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 5,200 workers ( increased by 10.9 %).
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 5,200 workers ( decreased by 37.96 %).

The year-over-year changes provide insights into longer-term shifts, highlighting industries that have grown or declined significantly.

Conclusion

The overall employment trend is positive, with strong growth in the past year. Key industries driving the trend are: Construction, Wholesale and retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance.

Employment Trends

Total employment in July 2025 was 5,290, showing a modest increase of 40. from July, employment levels grew by 370, maintaining momentum.

Employment Rate Dynamics

The employment rate reached 69.4% in July 2025. This represents a rise of 0.5 percentage points from June (68.9%). Year-over-year, the rate improved by 5.0 percentage points from 64.4%.

Unemployment Rate Trends

The unemployment rate was 8.3% in July 2025, up 0.6 percentage points from June. Compared to July last year (8.1%), the rate has increased by 0.2 percentage points.

Employment: Regional vs Local Patterns

The strong correlation (0.82) between regional and local employment levels indicates very similar employment patterns at both geographic levels. This suggests that local employment closely follows regional trends.

Employment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

Employment rates show a strong correlation (0.77) between regional and local levels. This indicates strong alignment in workforce participation, suggesting that labor market conditions affect both areas similarly.

Unemployment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

The unemployment rate correlation of -0.22 shows a weak relationship. This points to distinct local unemployment dynamics, indicating that local unemployment follows its own distinct pattern.

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