Employment growth in sectors supported by Economic Development Unit
This indicator measures a city that offers quality employment opportunities for everyone.
Vision
A city that encourages strong local business, employment growth, and attracts increasing numbers of new businesses and tourism.
How are we doing?
Total employment measures the volume of labour used in production and is calculated as the number of full-time jobs plus half the number of part-time jobs. Total employment has been steadily increasing since 2000.
Employment growth in sectors supported by EDU (FTE)
| EDU supported sector | 1994 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourism sector | 2618 | 3192 | 3033 |
| ICT sector | 552 | 698 | 642 |
| Creative sector | 1374 | 1669 | 1619 |
| Education and research sector | 5355 | 6761 | 6690 |
| Primary Production sector | 1467 | 1875 | 1907 |
| Engineering, machinery and equipment manufacturing sector | 1662 | 1889 | 1859 |
Data Source: BERL Economic Profile Report
Last reviewed: 13 Mar 2009 5:01pm





