Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts in Ottawa

The employment outlook will be Moderate for economists and economic policy researchers and analysts (NOC 41401) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about economists and economic policy researchers and analysts in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 4,990 people work in this occupation.
• Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 73%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%