About Alberta Business Survival Trends 2026

YYC-Wander Alberta Business Survival Trends dashboard helps entrepreneurs, researchers, job seekers, investors, and community observers explore how businesses start, grow, and survive across Alberta major cities.

The dashboard compares total businesses, new incorporations, and estimated 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year business survival rates from 2017 to 2025 across Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Airdrie, and St. Albert.

What Information Is Included?

• Alberta business survival trends
• Calgary business survival rates
• Edmonton business survival rates
• Total businesses by city
• New incorporations by city
• 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year business survival rates
• Business size comparison
• Industry-level business survival comparison
• Major Alberta city comparison from 2017 to 2025

Supported Cities

This dashboard currently supports Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Airdrie, and St. Albert.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does business survival rate mean?

Business survival rate estimates how many businesses remain active after a selected period, such as 1 year, 3 years, or 5 years.

Can I compare Calgary and Edmonton business survival?

Yes. Use the city selector to compare business survival trends across Calgary, Edmonton, and other major Alberta cities.

What years are included?

This dashboard covers Alberta business survival trend data from 2017 to 2025.

Can I filter by business size or industry?

Yes. Users can filter by business size and select one or more industries to compare business stock, new incorporations, and survival rate patterns.