Comparative Report Shows Alberta's GDP Ranking Decline vs. California and North Dakota
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 14
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What happened
A new study comparing regional economic performance noted that Alberta's per-person GDP ranking dropped from seventh place in 1999 to 25th place in 2024. During the 25-year period, Alberta's per-person GDP grew at a slower rate than both California and North Dakota. Furthermore, employment incomes in Alberta have declined since 2010.
From calgarysun.com
Why it matters
The report uses per-person GDP as a key indicator of incomes and living standards across jurisdictions. The findings highlight significant differences in economic growth and income trends between Alberta and American states like California and North Dakota.
From calgarysun.com
Who's involved
- AlbertaProvince of Canada whose per-person GDP ranking and employment incomes were analyzed.
- CaliforniaUS state whose per-person GDP growth was cited as strong compared to Alberta.
- North DakotaUS state whose per-person GDP growth was cited as strong compared to Alberta.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- North Dakota's strong economy bolsters state-owned Bank of North DakotaNorth Dakota's strong economic growth supports the state-owned Bank of North DakotaLikely
- Alberta's falling incomes may strain provincial government financesAlberta's economic decline could strain the provincial government's finances and budgetLikely
- California's economic strength may sustain regulatory pressure on MetaCalifornia's economic strength may sustain regulatory pressure on MetaPossible
- Colorado may face increased competitive pressure from high-growth statesColorado may face increased competitive pressure from high-growth statesPossible
- Alberta's economic struggles may strain Alberta Health Services budgetAlberta's economic struggles may strain Alberta Health Services budgetPossible
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The entities involved
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California
Italian singer and disc jockey (born 1990)
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North Dakota
state of the United States of America
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Alberta
province of Canada