Labour Force Survey Results - August 2025

The unemployment rate for Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) in August is 6.4%. The unemployment rate in Ontario is 7.8% and Canada is 6.9%.

The number of people employed in the city is 95,400, remaining the same as it was in July 2025. Our employment indicator remains fully recovered from COVID-19 impact.

The participation rate is 62.7%, up from 62.4% in July 2025. The participation rate remains below the pre-COVID peak of 65.1% in May 2019.

Labour Force refers to the total adult population available to the labour market at a specific time. As of August 2025, the labour force of Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) is 101,900, up from 101,200 in July 2025. Unemployment Rate measures the percentage within the labour force that is currently without a job. Employment includes both employees and self-employed within the labour force. Participation rate measures the total labour force (comprised of those who are employed and unemployed, combined) relative to the size of the working-age population. In other words, it is the share of the working-age population that is working or looking for work.