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Learn about Alberta's economy through a series of key topics, and how economic indicators can be used to answer questions around these topics.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the final value of goods and services in an economy and is often used as a measure of overall economic activity.

Tourism is an economic platform and not a single industry. It crosses many sub-sectors (transportation, accommodation, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, and travel services) that help to diversify Alberta’s economy.

The construction sector is an important part of Alberta’s economy, driving current and future economic growth.

Jobs-related data can provide insight into the overall health and strength of the labor market, including the levels of employment and unemployment, job vacancies, and earnings.

Investment is an important economic indicator. Increases in investment spur activity and jobs in the present and increase the potential for future economic growth.

An economic region is a grouping of municipalities that cover the entire province. Alberta has eight economic regions.

Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) are large, densely populated centres made up of adjacent municipalities that are economically and socially integrated.

Find the Alberta economy's most important indicators. Get a quick snapshot of our current economic state or explore each indicator in more detail.

Find the Alberta economy's most important indicators. Get a quick snapshot of our current economic state or explore each indicator in more detail.

Learn about Alberta's economy through a series of key topics, and how economic indicators can be used to answer questions around these topics.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the final value of goods and services in an economy and is often used as a measure of overall economic activity.

Tourism is an economic platform and not a single industry. It crosses many sub-sectors (transportation, accommodation, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, and travel services) that help to diversify Alberta’s economy.

The construction sector is an important part of Alberta’s economy, driving current and future economic growth.

Jobs-related data can provide insight into the overall health and strength of the labor market, including the levels of employment and unemployment, job vacancies, and earnings.

Investment is an important economic indicator. Increases in investment spur activity and jobs in the present and increase the potential for future economic growth.

An economic region is a grouping of municipalities that cover the entire province. Alberta has eight economic regions.

Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) are large, densely populated centres made up of adjacent municipalities that are economically and socially integrated.