In the fourth quarter of 2023, 16 percent of surveyed leaders felt optimistic about how the Canadian economy would perform over the following 12 months, an slight decrease of one percentage point from the second quarter of 2022.

This resource provides a concise summary of selected Canadian economic events, as well as international and financial market developments by calendar month. It is intended to provide contextual information only to support users of the economic data published by Statistics Canada. In identifying major events or developments, Statistics Canada is not suggesting that these have a material impact on the published economic data in a particular reference month.

The statistic shows the gross domestic product growth rate in Canada from 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, Canada’s real GDP growth was around 1.53 percent compared to the previous year.Economy of CanadaAs an indicator for the shape of a country’s economy, there are not many factors as telling as GDP. GDP is the total market value of all final goods and services that have been produced within a country within a given period of time, usually a year. Real GDP figures serve as an even more reliable tool in determining the direction in which a country’s economy may be swaying, as they are adjusted for inflation and reflect real price changes.Canada is one of the largest economies in the world and is counted among the globe’s wealthiest nations. It has a relatively small labor force in comparison to some of the world’s other largest economic powers, amounting to just under 19 million. Unemployment in Canada has remained relatively high as the country has battled against the tide of economic woe that swept across the majority of the world after the 2008 financial meltdown, and although moving in the right direction, there is still some way to go for Canada.Canada is among the leading trading nations worldwide, owing to the absolutely vast supplies of natural resources, which make up a key part of the Canadian trading relationship with the United States, the country with which Canada trades by far the most. In recent years, around three quarters of Canadian exports went to the United States and just over half of its imports came from its neighbor to the south. The relationship is very much mutually beneficial; Canada is the leading foreign energy supplier to the United States.

Canada: Economic growth forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 1.52 percent, a decline from 1.64 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 3.25 percent, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for Canada from 1980 to 2030 is 2.22 percent. The minimum value, -5.04 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 5.95 percent was recorded in 2021.

The statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada from 1987 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, the gross domestic product in Canada was around 2.41 trillion U.S. dollars. The economy of Canada Canada is the second biggest country in the world after Russia and the biggest country in North America. Despite its large size, Canada has a relatively small population of just around 35.9 million people. However, the total population in Canada is estimated to grow to around 37.5 million inhabitants in 2020. The standard of living in the country is pretty high, the life expectancy as of 2013 in Canada ranks as one of the highest in the world. In addition, the country ranks number eight on the Human Development Index (HDI) worldwide. All key factors point to a stable and sustainable economy. Not only is Canada’s population increasing, but the economy has been slowly recovering after the global financial crisis in 2008. The unemployment rate in Canada in 2010 was at approximately 8 percent (263696). Today, the unemployment rate in Canada is estimated to be around 6.8 percent, and it is estimated to decrease further. During the financial crisis in 2008, Canada's inflation rate amounted to around 2.4 percent. By 2013, the inflation rate was at less than 1 percent in comparison to the previous year. Canada is considered to be one of the world’s wealthiest countries. By value of private financial wealth, Canada ranked seventh along with Italy. In addition, its gross domestic product per capita in 2014 was among the largest in the world and during the same year, its gross domestic product increased by over 2.5 percent in comparison to the previous year. Canada’s economic growth has been a result of its political stability and economic reforms following the global financial crisis. In the period between 2009 and 2010, Canada was among the leading countries with the highest political stability in the world.

We present a new, publicly available database of real-time data and forecasts from the Bank of Canada's staff economic projections, which will be updated on an annual basis. We describe the data construct, its variables, coverage, and frequency. We then provide a forecast evaluation for gross domestic product (GDP) growth, consumer price index (CPI) inflation and the policy rate since 1982: We compare the staff's forecasts with those from commonly used time series models estimated with the real-time data, and with forecasts from other professional forecasters, and provide standard bias tests. Finally, we study changes in predictability of the Canadian economy following the announcement of the inflation-targeting regime in 1991. Our data set is unprecedented outside the USA, and our evidence is particularly interesting, as it covers over 30 years of staff forecasts, two severe recessions, and different monetary policy regimes.

Unemployment Rate in Canada increased to 7 percent in May from 6.90 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Productivity in Canada increased to 102.23 points in the first quarter of 2025 from 102.06 points in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Canada Productivity - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Scientific and economic consultants in Canada enjoyed strong growth in large part due to robust demand from niche clients and a rapid economic recovery following a period of high volatility. Significant growth in demand from the agriculture, energy and mining sectors, which are one of the largest customer segments in the industry, helped stabilize revenue growth despite sharp volatility from other sectors of the economy amid the pandemic and the impact of rising interest rates to combat inflation. Since consultants service a diverse array of clients, a decrease in one may lead to an opportunity in another. These trends caused revenue to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% to an estimated $7.3 billion through the end of 2024, including an estimated 0.2% boost in 2024, primarily influenced by rising government investment. The mining sector in Canada has experienced volatile performance over the past five years due to fluctuating commodity prices, which influence production levels, revenue and profit. As mining companies' revenue and profit decreased, many cut back on expenditures and reduced the number of expansion projects, which caused a decline in demand for niche operators' services. A rapid economic recovery following the pandemic reversed this trend, although sharp growth in inflation influenced mining companies' profit margin and dampened broader corporate profit across Canada. Nonetheless, due to consultants’ diverse service offering, declines in demand for one segment are often mitigated by increases in demand from other industries. For instance, demand from the agriculture sector offset some of the declines in demand from energy and mining companies during the pandemic, which helped maintain high profit levels. Over the next five years, revenue is forecast to continue rising as the economy continues to stabilize following high inflation and interest rates are lowered. A continued stream of demand from many other customer segments and government expenditures are expected to rise as the economy expands over the next five years. Overall, revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% to an estimated $8.3 billion over the next five years.

Canada CA: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Europe & Central Asia data was reported at 0.284 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.226 % for 2022. Canada CA: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Europe & Central Asia data is updated yearly, averaging 0.141 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.400 % in 2008 and a record low of 0.035 % in 1963. Canada CA: Exports: Low- and Middle-Income Economies: % of Total Goods Exports: Europe & Central Asia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Exports. Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in Europe and Central Asia are the sum of merchandise exports from the reporting economy to low- and middle-income economies in the Europe and Central Asia region according to World Bank classification of economies. Data are as a percentage of total merchandise exports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.;World Bank staff estimates based data from International Monetary Fund's Direction of Trade database.;Weighted average;

Canada CA: GDP: % of GDP: Gross Value Added: Agriculture data was reported at 1.890 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.862 % for 2016. Canada CA: GDP: % of GDP: Gross Value Added: Agriculture data is updated yearly, averaging 1.880 % from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2017, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.196 % in 1999 and a record low of 1.493 % in 2010. Canada CA: GDP: % of GDP: Gross Value Added: Agriculture data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Share of GDP. Agriculture corresponds to ISIC divisions 1-5 and includes forestry, hunting, and fishing, as well as cultivation of crops and livestock production. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Note: For VAB countries, gross value added at factor cost is used as the denominator.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average; Note: Data for OECD countries are based on ISIC, revision 4.

GDP from Services in Canada increased to 1709847 CAD Million in March from 1708510 CAD Million in February of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This publication contains a series of data tables that provide estimates on the investment, stock, useful life, economic contribution and depreciation of infrastructure for Canada and each province and territory. The infrastructure economic accounts represents a set of statistical statements that record the economic, social and environmental impacts related to the production and use of infrastructure in Canada and each province and territory. The infrastructure economic accounts are organized using a statistical framework that outlines the concepts, classification systems and methods required to construct the accounts. This statistical framework is consistent with the Canadian system of national accounts, Canadian government finance statistics and Canada’s balance of payments. This consistency permits users to analyze the infrastructure related statistical statements in the context of economy wide measures such as investment, gross domestic product (GDP), national income and wealth.

According to a survey conducted in May 2023 in Canada, around 58 percent of the youth described the state of the country's economy as poor or even very poor. Older generations tended to think alike, with 53 percent of the 55 and older who believed the same.

Canada: Economic freedom, overall index (0-100): The latest value from 2024 is 72 index points, a decline from 74 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 59 index points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Canada from 1995 to 2024 is 76 index points. The minimum value, 68 index points, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 81 index points was recorded in 2009.

This dataset contains estimates of power generation and economic breakevens for solar-power projects at various scales and installation costs in most communities in Canada.

Consumer Confidence in Canada increased to 48.20 points in May from 45.40 points in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Data on the activities of Canadian and foreign multinational enterprises in Canada, for example the number of jobs, assets, operating revenues, international merchandise trade or gross domestic product, as a share of the Canadian economy.

Key information about Canada Private Consumption: % of GDP

• Canada Private Consumption accounted for 55.2 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a ratio of 54.2 % in the previous quarter.
• Canada Private Consumption contribution to Nominal GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1961 to Dec 2024, with an average share of 55.9 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 65.6 % in Dec 1961 and a record low of 48.3 % in Sep 1974.

CEIC calculates Private Consumption as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Private Consumption Expenditure and quarterly Nominal GDP. Private Consumption Expenditure is calculated as the sum of Household and NPISHs Consumption. Statistics Canada provides Private Consumption Expenditure in local currency and Nominal GDP in local currency, based on CSNA 2012/SNA 2008.


Related information about Canada Private Consumption: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Canada GDP expanded 2.2 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• Its Nominal GDP reached 520.3 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Canada GDP Per Capita reached 54,090.1 USD in Jun 2022.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 25.2 % in Sep 2024.

Composite Leading Indicator in Canada increased to 100.77 points in May from 100.67 points in April of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Canada Composite Leading Indicator.