2022 E-Insights Report
Labor Force Participation Rate
- The labor force participation rate of the Tampa Bay MSA declined from 2008 to 2017 but has been rising since 2017.
- In terms of competitive positioning, the Tampa Bay region has been at the rock bottom since 2019.
- Minneapolis consistently held the top position from 2008 to 2019.
About: Measures the percentage of the population ages 16 years old or older woking or actively
looking for work.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, table S2301.
Labor Force Participation Rate
![Labor Force Participation Rate](/business/images/state-of-the-region/e-insights-2022/section-1-14-labor-force-participation-rate.jpg)
Labor Force Participation Rate Trend
![Labor Force Participation Rate Trend](/business/images/state-of-the-region/e-insights-2022/section-1-14-labor-force-participation-rate-trend.jpg)
Competitive Position Trend
![Competitive Position Trend](/business/images/state-of-the-region/e-insights-2022/section-1-14-labor-force-participation-rate-competitive.jpg)