DASHBOARD
The Road to Prosperity Dashboard tracks Utah’s economic outlook
The Dashboard, which is updated monthly, provides essential insights, tracks timely and leading measures, and shares salient indicators.
1
Employment growth weakens.
While Utah job growth (0 6%) slightly exceeded U.S job growth (0 2%) over the previous 12 months, these rates remain below historical averages.
2
U.S. headline inflation sees a sharp increase and exceeds 2025 levels.
The conflict with Iran and geopolitical tensions drive up energy prices, a core component of the Consumer Price Index
3
U.S. jobs increase and the unemployment rate decreases in March but labor force participation drops.
U.S. labor force participation decreased to 61 9% in March—the lowest since the pandemic and Utah’s labor force participation declined to 67.5%. This downward trend likely reflects an aging population and reduced immigration
Job Change Year-Over Percentage Change
January 2026 January 2026
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Utah
Job Change by Industry Year-Over Percent Change
January 2026
January 2000 – January 2026
Note:
Note: Large year-over job change in April 2021 is inflated
Source: Kem C. Gardner
January 2000 - March 2026
Utah Bankruptcy Cases
January 2020 - February 2026
SLC International Airport Passengers