The 2023 Labour Force Survey indicates that Brandon has 34,300 employed and 2,000 unemployed residents 15 years of age and over. An unemployment rate of 5.5% was evident in 2023.
Based on 2023 Labour Force Survey figures, the City of Brandon has a 70.5% participation rate of employment for all persons 15 years of age and over.
| Brandon (CA) Labour Force aged 15 years and over - 2023 | |
| Total | |
| Total Population 15 years and older | 51,500 |
| Total Labour Force | 36,300 |
| Total Employed | 34,300 |
| Participation Rate (%) | 70.5% |
| Unemployment | 2,000 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5% |
Statistics Canada. Table 14-10-0391-01 Labour force characteristics, annual
The Southwest Region of Manitoba, of which Brandon is the hub, is a notable contributor to the local labour pool.
In total an estimated 65.3% of people 15 years and over participated in the labour force in the Southwest Economic Region (ER). The unemployment rate for the Southwest Economic Region was 5.1% in 2023.
| Southwest MB Economic Region Labour Force - 2023 | |
| Total Population 15 years and older | 92,400 |
| Total Labour Force | 60,300 |
| Employed | 57,300 |
| Participation Rate (%) | 65.3% |
| Unemployed | 3,100 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.1% |
Statistics Canada. Table 14-10-0393-01 Labour force characteristics, annual
Note:
The Participation rate measures what percentage of the population 15 years and over were employed or unemployed (i.e. actively seeking employment, on temporary leave or about to start a new job).