Silicon Valley’s dynamic regional economy requires close, multidimensional analysis combining various metrics. The Silicon Valley Index, published annually by the Joint Venture Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies, gives context to the strengths, health, and challenges of the Silicon Valley economy. BW Research contributed employment data analysis to the Index.
The 2026 edition captures the region’s key features in terms of demographics, employment, innovation, income and wealth, housing, equity, sustainability, and civic life. It touches on structural changes in major tech companies, increasing venture capital investments in AI, as well as challenges around income inequality and educational access. With Silicon Valley’s economy supporting 1.7 million jobs and attracting $92 billion in venture capital in 2025, the Index serves as a crucial tool for tracking whether progress on social challenges can be matched to sustain the region’s economic momentum.
Download the full 2026 Silicon Valley Index to examine data, trends, and key indicators shaping the region’s future.
