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Employment

In 2006, 261,225 Simcoe Muskoka residents 15 years and older were part of the labour force. Of these, 6% (or 14,660) were unemployed, which was an increase from 2001's rate of 5%.

The unemployment rate for those aged 15-24 years is the highest of all age groups. Thirteen per cent of this group was unemployed at the time of the 2006 Census, down from 11% in 2001.

More women than men were unemployed; this difference was consistent across age groups.