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Alberta, Canada

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Economic Indicators

Agent 026 - Alberta economic performance and outlook

MODERATE-HIGH RISK
2.1-2.6%
GDP Growth 2026
Outperforming Canada
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
At Canada average
$65.21
WTI Oil Price
Below budget ($63.75)
5.03M
Population
Growing 2.5%

GDP Growth Trend

2020
-7.9%
2021
+6.5%
2022
+5.3%
2023
+2.5%
2024
+2.7%
2026
+2.5%

Sector Composition

Energy (Combined)39.7%
Services55%
Agriculture3%
Technology2.5%

Labour Market

2.6M
Total Employment
Jobs Added (2026)+58,000
YoY Growth+2.3%

Provincial Growth Comparison 2026

Alberta2.1%
Saskatchewan2%
British Columbia1.7%
Ontario1.5%
Quebec1.5%
Canada1.5%

Housing Starts 2026

54,900
Units
Record +15% YoY