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Business Survival 1Y · 3Y · 5Y — Alberta Major Cities (2001–2024)

Compare total businesses and new incorporations with 1/3/5-year survival rates. Use slicers to explore Alberta, Calgary, Edmonton, and other cities, and see how survival behaves across different points in the business cycle.

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Focus: Business Demography Survival Rates Alberta Calgary

Alberta & Cities — Business Survival Dashboard

Data Updated On Nov, 2025

Context: One-year survival signals short-term resilience; 3-year is often the inflection point; 5-year is the threshold for sustained operations. Compare survival trends alongside total businesses and new incorporations to understand the business cycle and policy environment impacts.

📌 Interpretation Tips

  • Use the city selector to compare Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Airdrie, and St. Albert.
  • Watch 1Y vs 3Y/5Y: widening gaps suggest higher operating costs or tighter financing conditions.
  • Align peaks/troughs with macro events (oil shocks, rate cycles, pandemic) to contextualize shifts.