Prince Edward Island Employment Trends

The unemployment rate in Prince Edward Island was 7.4% as of January 2026, down 0.2% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 6.2% below the peak from July 2020 and is below the long-run average.

There were 100 more full-time jobs in January 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 500 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 600 total jobs in January.

Full-time employment has recovered since reaching a bottom in November 2025 and now stands at a record high.

* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.

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