Here are the latest updates to the dashboard: Â
Three-Year High School Completion RateÂ
The three-year high school completion rate is the percentage of students who graduate from high school within three years of starting grade 10. Three-year graduation rates are particularly important when evaluating the education system, as they speak to efficiency, provide feedback on the aptitude of the curriculum, and demonstrate how well students are supported in meeting learning objectives. When these rates fall, it may signal problems in our school systems.  Â
Alberta’s three-year high school completion rate increased from 80.4% in 2023 to 81.4% in 2024.[1] This 1.2% year-over-year increase marks the first time since 2020 that three-year graduation rates have increased in the province. In Calgary, the Calgary Board of Education reported that its three-year high school completion rate had increased 1.5% from 80.4% in 2023 to 81.6% in 2024.[2] Overall, this is a positive development as education is a key driver of prosperity, and research has shown that educational attainment is correlated with economic success.[3] Â
Calgary Transit Ridership and Satisfaction SurveyÂ
Public transit system performance is an important indicator of a city’s well-being. An effective public transit system can encourage economic growth by enabling residents to commute more easily to work, shopping, and appointments. Transit system performance also reflects how fair and accessible a city’s transportation system is, as reliable transit enables people with low incomes or disabilities who lack access to a car to get around.Â
Each year, the City of Calgary reports performance results for Calgary’s transit system. Two metrics tracked by the Well-being Dashboard are 1) the percentage of respondents who feel safe on transit, and 2) Calgary Transit’s internally generated reliability measure. In 2025, 75% of transit riders felt safe on transit, and the system was rated 87% reliable.[4]  Each of these values showed improvement over the previous year, with the 75% reporting they feel safe, being the best rating since 2020, and the 87% reliability score, being the best rating since 2022.Â
To provide equal access to transit, the City of Calgary offers the Low-Income Transit Pass (LITP), which provides monthly bus passes to low-income Calgarians on a sliding scale.[5] In 2024, the number of unique purchasers increased by 39% year-over-year to 92,871.[6] This marked the highest number of unique purchases on record and speaks to the overwhelming demand for affordable transportation in Calgary. Â
Canadian Consumer Debt IndexÂ
The MNP Consumer Debt Index is a quarterly statistic that provides insight into Canadians' perceptions of their ability to manage their debt (including paying their bills, enduring unexpected expenses, and handling changes in interest rates without falling into unmangeable debt). MNP is a Canadian financial institution that provides insolvency-related services. The Consumer Debt Index is a composite score collected via survey, where a higher number reflects more confidence in people’s ability to manage their debt.[7] Â
In Q4 of 2025, the Canadian consumer debt index rose 1 point from Q3 to 87. Year-over-year, this marked a more than 10% improvement from 79 in Q4 of 2024. However, over the past half-decade, the value has been trending downward, suggesting that Canadians are finding it increasingly difficult to manage their debt levels.  Â
Visit Calgary’s Well-Being Dashboard to see how these trends have changed over time and learn about other well-being measurements impacting Calgarians.Â
1. Alberta Government. (October 6, 2025). Alberta Education and Childcare Assurance Measure Results. https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/400288ca-8ad0-45ce-b06b-83873b626637/resource/d5d04f0a-5952-4d21-a2cf-8744972c3b93/download/ecc-education-assurance-measure-results-province-2025-12.pdf. (Accessed: March 23, 2026).
2. Calgary Board of Education (December 16, 2025).2024-25 Annual Education Results Report. Annual Education Results Report | AERR | 2024-2025. (Accessed: March 23, 2026)
3. Noah Berger and Peter Fisher. (August 22, 2013). A Well-Educated Workforce Is Key to State Prosperity. A Well-Educated Workforce Is Key to State Prosperity | Economic Policy Institute. (Accessed: March 23, 2026).
4. City of Calgary, Calgary Transit. (n.d.). Our customer commitment. https://www.calgarytransit.com/about-calgary-transit/our-customer-commitment.html. (Accessed March 23, 2026).
5. City of Calgary. (n.d.). Low Income Monthly Transit Pass. Low Income Monthly Transit Pass. (Accessed: March 23, 2026).
6. Personal correspondence.
7. MNP ltd. (n.d.). MNP Consumer Debt Index. MNP Consumer Debt Index | MNP LTD. (Accessed: March 23, 2026).
