Industries

Edmonton's thriving knowledge-based industries combine with the resource-focused service sector to fuel a vibrant local and regional economy that is an economic powerhouse.  

GDP by Industry

  • Edmonton is experiencing a phenomenal increase in total economic output.

  • The final value of all goods and services produced in Edmonton is up from $37 billion in 2000 to $50 billion in 2007 – an increase of $12 billion, or 34%, with almost every sector in Edmonton's economy contributing to this increase.

Distribution of Economic Output (Edmonton CMA)

Accommodation & Food Service  2. 6% 
Agriculture  8. 8% 
Construction  12. 7% 
Educational Services  5. 3% 
Finance & Real Estate  17. 4% 
Health Care & Social Assistance  5. 6% 
Information, Culture & Recreation  4. 1% 
Manufacturing  12. 8% 
Other Services  2. 9% 
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services  7. 7% 
Public Administration  5. 7% 
Total Trade, Transportation & Warehousing  12. 3% 
Utilities  2. 1% 

 

For more information:

John Rose

Chief Economist, Economic Trends and External Research

Telephone

780-496-6070

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