The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Rate of involuntary part-time work |
|---|---|
| Target |
No specific target |
| Indicator description |
This indicator measures the rate of involuntary part-time work. The rate of involuntary part-time work can be derived in different ways. The one used for this indicator is based on all involuntary part-time workers, whether they looked for full-time work or not. The rate is then presented as the number of involuntary part-timers as a share of the part-time employed. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada (excluding territories) and provinces |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage |
| Calculations |
Not applicable |
| Comments and limitations |
Excluded from the survey’s coverage are: persons living on reserves and other Aboriginal settlements in the provinces; the institutionalized population, and households in extremely remote areas with very low population density. |