This weekly publication contains the most recent data releases for key economic indicators relating to the overall economy, labour market, price indices, household sector and business sector.

This weekly publication contains the most recent data releases for key economic indicators relating to the overall economy, labour market, price indices, household sector and business sector.

Weekly newsletter containing economic commentary, analysis and statistics examining Alberta’s economy, labour market, price indices, household sector and business sector.

Weekly newsletter containing economic commentary, analysis and statistics examining Alberta’s economy, labour market, price indices, household sector and business sector.

The gross domestic product of all industries in Alberta amounted to 255.9 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. Between 1997 and 2023, the gross domestic product rose by 122.53 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Canada Consumer Expectations: House Price Growth: Alberta data was reported at 5.030 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.050 % for Dec 2024. Canada Consumer Expectations: House Price Growth: Alberta data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.425 % from Jun 2016 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.470 % in Jun 2024 and a record low of -4.310 % in Jun 2020. Canada Consumer Expectations: House Price Growth: Alberta data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.H025: Consumer Expectations Survey. Consumer Expectations Survey Questionnaire: By about what percent do you expect the average home price in your area to increase (decrease)?

Canada's oil sands extraction industry contributes around ** billion Canadian dollars to the country's GDP. This equates to **** percent of total GDP. Since 2016, contributions by the industry, which is largely based in Alberta, have seen a net increase, rising to their highest value in 2024.

Canada GDP: CL 2017p: Alberta: Finance & Insurance data was reported at 15,600.800 CAD mn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,147.600 CAD mn for 2023. Canada GDP: CL 2017p: Alberta: Finance & Insurance data is updated yearly, averaging 11,095.650 CAD mn from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2024, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,600.800 CAD mn in 2024 and a record low of 6,137.300 CAD mn in 1997. Canada GDP: CL 2017p: Alberta: Finance & Insurance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.A029: CSMA: GDP by Industry: Chain Linked 2017 Price: by Province and Territory.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the the household distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in Alberta: Under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years. The dataset highlights the variation in household income, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different age categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 3(2.01%) households where the householder is under 25 years old, 25(16.78%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 68(45.64%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 53(35.57%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
• The age group of 25 to 44 years exhibits the highest median household income, while the largest number of households falls within the 45 to 64 years bracket. This distribution hints at economic disparities within the town of Alberta, showcasing varying income levels among different age demographics.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Income brackets:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $124,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Income: This column showcases 16 income brackets ranging from Under $10,000 to $200,000+ ( As mentioned above).
• Under 25 years: The count of households led by a head of household under 25 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 25 to 44 years: The count of households led by a head of household 25 to 44 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 45 to 64 years: The count of households led by a head of household 45 to 64 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 65 years and over: The count of households led by a head of household 65 years and over old with income within a specified income bracket.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Alberta median household income by age. You can refer the same here

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Annual Provincial and Territorial Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at basic prices, by North American Industry Classification aggregates, in chained and current dollars, growth rate.

Canada GDP: CL 2017p: Alberta: Management of Companies & Enterprises data was reported at 141.900 CAD mn in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 199.900 CAD mn for 2023. Canada GDP: CL 2017p: Alberta: Management of Companies & Enterprises data is updated yearly, averaging 1,817.800 CAD mn from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2024, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,423.200 CAD mn in 2008 and a record low of 141.900 CAD mn in 2024. Canada GDP: CL 2017p: Alberta: Management of Companies & Enterprises data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.A029: CSMA: GDP by Industry: Chain Linked 2017 Price: by Province and Territory.

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This graph shows the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Canada in 2023, by province. In 2023, Ontario added about 852.7 billion chained (2017) Canadian dollars of value to the real GDP of Canada.

Canada GDP: CL 2017p: Alberta: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation data was reported at 2,228.200 CAD mn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,159.000 CAD mn for 2023. Canada GDP: CL 2017p: Alberta: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation data is updated yearly, averaging 1,537.800 CAD mn from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2024, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,228.200 CAD mn in 2024 and a record low of 1,233.400 CAD mn in 2020. Canada GDP: CL 2017p: Alberta: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.A029: CSMA: GDP by Industry: Chain Linked 2017 Price: by Province and Territory.

GDP: CL 2017p: Alberta: Professional, Scientific & Technical Services data was reported at 19,383.100 CAD mn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 19,099.800 CAD mn for 2023. GDP: CL 2017p: Alberta: Professional, Scientific & Technical Services data is updated yearly, averaging 16,393.600 CAD mn from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2024, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20,449.600 CAD mn in 2014 and a record low of 8,127.300 CAD mn in 1997. GDP: CL 2017p: Alberta: Professional, Scientific & Technical Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.A029: CSMA: GDP by Industry: Chain Linked 2017 Price: by Province and Territory.

Regional unemployment rates used by the Employment Insurance program, by effective date, current month.

In September 2025, the average monthly price of the Canadian oil benchmark Western Canadian Select amounted to ******U.S. dollars per barrel. This was a slight decrease compared to the previous month. Western Canadian Select is a heavy sour blend of crude oil, produced exclusively in Western Canada. The importance of Canada’s oil sands Not only are the oil sands a vital part of the Canadian energy industry, they play a large part in the national economy as well. In 2024, the oil sands extraction industry contributed nearly 40 billion Canadian dollars to Canada's GDP. This represented a share of **** percent of the total GDP. Furthermore, they are the largest single source of oil exports to their neighbors to the south, the United States. Oil sands are a combination of sand, water, and bitumen, and therefore a more expensive source of crude oil than conventional oil as oil sands require extensive processing. Meanwhile, that same year the contribution of conventional crude oil and gas extraction stood at **** billion Canadian dollars, which translated to **** percent of total GDP. Canada’s main oil export partner remains the U.S. In 2024, Canada’s oil exports amounted to over *** million barrels per day. This was a historical high and represented more than twice the amount exported in 2005 thanks to oil sand exploration. The United States is Canada’s main oil destination market, receiving *** million metric tons in 2024. Far in second place came China, with *** million metric tons exported there that same year.

Natural Gas: Alberta Market Price data was reported at 2.366 CAD/GJ in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.248 CAD/GJ for Oct 2025. Natural Gas: Alberta Market Price data is updated monthly, averaging 1.890 CAD/GJ from Jan 2012 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 167 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.860 CAD/GJ in Jun 2022 and a record low of 0.695 CAD/GJ in Sep 2024. Natural Gas: Alberta Market Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Canadian Gas Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.P: Natural Gas Price.