3DM · Regional Intelligence · No. 1
The Kingston Issue
July 13, 2026·Regional Intelligence
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Kingston
at the margin.

Kingston's diversified economy through the lens of cross-sector indicators.

Chapter · 01preview

Labor Market

## Labor Market Conditions — Kingston

Kingston's labor market is in equilibrium, holding steady with no meaningful push in either direction. Employment grew just 0.17% over the past year — essentially flat — and momentum is holding steady, with no acceleration or deterioration evident in recent months.

The unemployment picture adds a note of caution. The unemployment rate rose roughly 13% relative to a year ago, suggesting that more workers are actively looking without finding positions. That said, the pace of hiring, while slow, has not turned negative, and the overall balance between labor supply and demand remains stable rather than stressed.

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