Economic highlights

Stay informed about Alberta's economic performance. Get the latest weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly economic highlights for the Province of Alberta.

Economic highlights reports

View presentations and reports that summarize the significant highlights of the Alberta economy, documenting the advantages of locating or operating a business in Alberta.

For the most recent reports, including comparisons of Alberta's economic indicators to those of other provinces and states, see:

Presentation - July 2010
(PDF, updated three times a year)
Report - October 2009
(PDF, updated annually)

For more information on Alberta’s economic highlight reports, contact Jan Reurink, Director, Economic Development Policy and Analysis

Industrial economic highlights

To review Alberta's business statistics, industry sector growth, export and trade performance, see Industrial Economic Highlights  July 2009 (PDF)

Weekly economic review

Monthly Economic Review

     Monthly Economic Review
     (PDF, August 2010)

Previous issues:

See monthly and quarterly indicators on the performance of the Alberta economy, and comparisons to other provinces, including:

  • agriculture
  • bankruptcies and incorporations
  • domestic trade
  • energy
  • exports  
  • housing  
  • international travel  
  • labour force
  • manufacturing

For more information on Alberta’s economic reviews, contact Aba Ansah, Economist, Economic Development Policy and Analysis, Alberta Finance and Enterprise

Facts about Alberta

 You can review facts and statistics on doing business and living in Alberta by reading:

    Facts on Alberta
    (PDF, April 2009)

For a general economic overview of the province, see the Alberta Economics Quick Facts (PDF, February 2010).

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Date Updated:
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