This Workforce Collective summary shows that in 2025:
- Niagara’s labour market showed some signs of stability, alongside demographic shifts shaping the region’s workforce. Unemployment declined to 6.9%, down from 2024, employment edged up to 56.3%, while labour force participation softened slightly, driven in part by declining youth participation and employment.
- Niagara population growth continued, reaching 424,700 residents, led by strong growth among core working-age adults (25–54). At the same time, Niagara saw a decline in the youth population and fewer permanent resident admissions compared to recent years.
- Together, these trends point to a Niagara workforce that is evolving, underscoring the importance of strengthening talent pipelines, supporting workforce participation, and aligning local efforts to respond to changing labour market conditions.
Publication Date: January, 2026
Published by: Workforce Collective
Click here to access Niagara Labour Market Insights December 2025
