Nebraska Insights was developed to provide policy makers, business leaders, and community partners with an objective, fact-based look at how Nebraska measures up to other states across key indicators that shape our competitiveness and quality of life.

Nebraska Insights 2026 brings together a focused set of demographic, workforce, economic, innovation, quality-of-life, and business climate indicators that are frequently requested by leaders across Nebraska. The indicators included here capture core forces shaping Nebraska's competitiveness and long-term trajectory.

To download or view the 2026 Nebraska Insights book, click above.

The research was prepared by the University of Nebraska at Omaha Center for Public Affairs Research.

Economic Partner Sponsor

The Nebraska State Chamber Foundation, d/b/a/ “NE Chamber Foundation”,  is a 501(c)(3) corporation
​organized to research, educate and grow NE Chamber initiatives.