
The total number of civilian, non-institutionalized individuals aged 15 and older who were either employed or unemployed during the reference week. Figures are presented in thousands and rounded to the nearest hundred.
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Prince Edward Island’s Labor Force by Gender in 2023
In 2023, Prince Edward Island’s labor force was 50,500 males and 45,500 females.
95,800
2023 Prince Edward Island’s Total Labor Force (15 years and over, male and female)
50,500
2023 Prince Edward Island’s Labor Force – Males
45,500
2023 Prince Edward Island’s Labor Force – Females
Table: Prince Edward Island’s Labor Force in 2023 (15 years and over) (in thousands)
| Age Group | Both Sexes | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.3 | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| 25 to 29 years | 12.0 | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| 30 to 34 years | 9.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| 35 to 39 years | 9.1 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| 40 to 44 years | 8.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| 45 to 49 years | 8.9 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| 50 to 54 years | 9.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.6 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| 65 to 69 years | 3.7 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| 70 years and over | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
Prince Edward Island’s Labor Force by Gender in 2023

Data Source:
| Source Name: | Statistics Canada. Table 14-10-0327-01. Labour force characteristics by sex and detailed age group, annual | ||
| Source Link: | statcan.gc.ca | ||
| Published Date: | January 2024 |

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