Economic Indicators

Alberta economic performance, sector analysis, and budget metrics

MODERATE-HIGH Risk

STABLE Trend

+2.8%

$365B

GDP 2025

+0.3%

2.8%

GDP Growth

0.1%

6.8%

Unemployment

-0.4%

2.1%

Inflation

+12%

$52.4B

Investment

-2.5%

$65.21

WTI Oil (USD)

Key Economic Indicators

GDP Growth 2025

Canada 1.6%

2.8

Target: 2.5+0.3

GDP Growth 2026 (Forecast)

Canada 1.5%

2.4

Target: 2.2+0.2

Unemployment Rate

Canada 6.8%

6.8

Target: 6.5+0.1

CPI Inflation

Canada 2.4%

2.1

Target: 2.5-0.4

Housing Starts 2025

Record (+15% YoY)

54,900

Target: 50,000+4,900

Population Growth

Highest in Canada

2.5

Target: 2+0.5

Trade Overview

$142.5B

Exports

$89.3B

Imports

$53.2B

Trade Surplus

64%

US Share

Top Commodities

Oil & Gas

Agricultural Products

Chemicals

Machinery

Economic Outlook

Risk Assessment

MODERATE-HIGH risk level due to fiscal pressures and energy sector volatility.

Outlook

Cautiously optimistic with significant downside risks