Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard
The Utah Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, releases the Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers.
The Dashboard is updated monthly, providing essential insights, tracking timely and leading measures and sharing pertinent indicators. This provides leaders with critical and timely information to make informed decisions.
“Utah’s economy is showing real resilience heading into the new year. Strong job growth in information, construction, financial services, and education and health services tells us the industries driving our future are expanding. These are the kinds of trends that reinforce why businesses choose Utah and why we must continue investing in the policies that keep our economy competitive.”
Derek Miller
President & CEO, Utah Chamber
“Utah’s economic outlook remains positive, but Utah is not immune to the softening felt nationally. Four major industries contracted over the past year – natural resources, manufacturing, mining, trade/transportation/utilities and other services. Fortunately, the information sector has rebounded with strong year-over growth. The rise in construction values suggests a slightly healthier housing market, while the decline in bankruptcy rates indicates a reduction in financial distress for households and businesses alike. These indicators set the stage for Utah’s continued economic resilience as we move into 2026.”
Natalie Gochnour
University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
Three Essential Insights from the January 2026 Dashboard
Growth remains strong in key service-oriented industries.
Utah’s information industry posted a 6.3% year-over increase in jobs as of December 2025. Financial services and education and health services each grew 2.9%.
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Less severe winter slowdown in residential construction value than in past years.
Utah’s residential construction value dipped in November, following seasonal declines, but rose in December. End-of-2025 construction values appear elevated compared to late 2024.
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Utah bankruptcy filings decreased at year-end.
The state recorded 623 filings in November and 613 in December. Both figures fall below the 700-plus monthly filings observed across the preceding six months, signaling a reduction in severe financial distress among households and businesses.
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