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Economy & Energy Insights
Calgary’s economy is driven by a mix of energy production, labour market dynamics, and population growth. This section provides multi-year indicators covering employment, unemployment, energy output, major projects, and economic activity.
Employment by Industry | Calgary (2015–2026)
See how Calgary’s labour market shifts across industries — year-over-year changes plus a year-specific pie to quickly read which sectors are gaining or losing share.
Average Hourly Wage by Industry | Calgary (2019–2026)
See how hourly wages compare across Calgary industries, with trends and YoY change.
Unemployment Rate vs. WCS Oil Price | Calgary (2017–2026)
CExplore how Calgary labour-market conditions moved against WCS oil prices.
Net Migration vs. WTI Oil Price | Alberta (1961–2025)
How Alberta’s population flows respond to oil cycles: comparing long-run net migration with WTI oil price movements.
Housing Starts vs. WTI Oil Price | Alberta (1972–2025)
Examining the correlation between Alberta housing starts and global oil cycles.
Vacancy Rate vs. WTI Oil Price | Alberta Cities (1971–2024)
Analyzing Calgary’s vacancy rates against Oil Prices — supply elasticity insights.
Business Survival Trends | Alberta Cities (2017–2025)
Compare total businesses, new businesses, and estimated 1Y / 3Y / 5Y survival rates across Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Airdrie, and St. Albert.
Business Classification by Industry | Alberta Major Cities (2016–2025)
Explore how Alberta’s business landscape is composed by industry. Use the year slider and city buttons to compare Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Airdrie, and St. Albert — trend lines plus a year-specific pie for clear composition.