The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada was worth 2142.47 billion US dollars in 2023, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of Canada represents 2.03 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides - Canada GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at basic prices, by various North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) aggregates, by Industry, volume measures, (dollars x 1,000,000), monthly, 5 most recent time periods.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada expanded 0.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 over the previous quarter. This dataset provides - Canada GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada from 1987 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. In 2023, the gross domestic product in Canada was around 2.14 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.

Quarterly expenditure-based, gross domestic product, Canada, in chained (2017) and current dollars.

Graph and download economic data for Real Gross Domestic Product for Canada (NGDPRSAXDCCAQ) from Q1 1961 to Q4 2024 about Canada, real, and GDP.

This table contains data for gross domestic product (GDP), in current dollars, for all census metropolitan area and non-census metropolitan areas.

Key information about Canada Nominal GDP Growth

• Canada Nominal GDP Growth was reported at 4.311 % in Sep 2024.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.115 % for Jun 2024.
• Canada Nominal GDP Growth data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.510 % from Mar 1958 to Sep 2024, with 267 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 23.418 % in Jun 2021 and a record low of -12.831 % in Jun 2020.
• Canada Nominal GDP Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Nominal GDP: Y-o-Y Growth: Quarterly: Seasonally Adjusted.

CEIC calculates quarterly Nominal GDP Growth from quarterly Nominal GDP. Statistics Canada provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Nominal GDP prior to Q1 1962 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

The statistic shows the gross domestic product growth rate in Canada from 2019 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. In 2023, Canada’s real GDP growth was around 1.25 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.

This statistic shows a comparison of gross domestic product (GDP) of Canada and the United States from 2019 to 2029 in billion U.S. dollars. In 2023, GDP of Canada amounted to about 2.89 trillion U.S. dollars and GDP of the United States amounted to about 27.72 trillion U.S. dollars. Thus, aggregated GDP for North America came to about 30.61 trillion U.S. dollars that year.

Annual Provincial and Territorial Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at basic prices, by North American Industry Classification aggregates, in chained and current dollars, growth rate.

In 2023, the real GDP of Canada was around 1.89 trillion Canadian dollars at 2017 constant prices. Compared to the previous year, Canada's GDP increased. Constant prices adjust for the effect of inflation on the underlying goods and services used to calculate GDP, thereby enabling the GDP figure to reflect actual changes in output.

Vintages of releases of gross domestic product (GDP) at basic prices, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) aggregates, by industry, volume measures, monthly.

Graph and download economic data for National Accounts: GDP by Expenditure: Current Prices: Gross Domestic Product: Total for Canada (CANGDPNADSMEI) from 1961 to 2022 about Canada, GDP, and price.

This table contains 114 series, with data for years 1919 - 1971 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada), Industry (114 items: Real domestic product; Agriculture; Forestry; Fishing and trapping; ...).

Canada CA: GDP: Growth:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Capita data was reported at -1.855 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.956 % for 2022. Canada CA: GDP: Growth:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 1.848 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.448 % in 1962 and a record low of -6.062 % in 2020. Canada CA: GDP: Growth:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Capita 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: Annual Growth Rate. Annual percentage growth rate of GDP per capita based on constant local currency. GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources.;World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.;Weighted average;

Annual Provincial and Territorial Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at basic prices, by North American Industry Classification aggregates, in chained (2017) and current dollars (dollars x 1,000,000).

The statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Canada from 1987 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. In 2023, the gross domestic product per capita in Canada was around 53,607.4 U.S. dollars. Canada's economy GDP per capita is a measurement often used to determine economic growth and potential increases in productivity and is calculated by taking the GDP and dividing it by the total population in the country. In 2014, Canada had one of the largest GDP per capita values in the world, a value that has grown continuously since 2010 after experiencing a slight downturn due to the financial crisis of 2008. Canada is seen as one of the premier countries in the world, particularly due to its strong economy and healthy international relations, most notably with the United States. Canada and the United States have political, social and economical similarities that further strengthen their relationship. The United States was and continues to be Canada’s primary and most important trade partner and vice versa. Canada’s economy is partly supported by its exports, most notably crude oil, which was the country’s largest export category. Canada was also one of the world’s leading oil exporters in 2013, exporting more than the United States. Additionally, Canada was also a major exporter of goods such as motor vehicles and mechanical appliances, which subsequently ranked the country as one of the world’s top export countries in 2013.

This table contains 11 series, with data for years 1926 - 1960 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2009-01-21. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 items: Canada ...), Income-based estimates (11 items: Gross domestic product (GDP) at market prices; Net domestic income at factor cost; Wages; salaries and supplementary labour income; Corporation profits before taxes ...).

Key information about Canada Nominal GDP

• Canada Nominal GDP reached 513.5 USD bn in Dec 2022, compared with 537.3 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Nominal GDP in Canada is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1957 to Dec 2022, with an average number of 143.4 USD bn.
• The data reached an all-time high of 553.5 USD bn in Jun 2022 and a record low of 8.8 USD bn in Mar 1958.

CEIC converts quarterly de-annualised Nominal GDP into USD. Statistics Canada provides annualised Nominal GDP in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Nominal GDP prior to Q1 1961 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Related information about Canada Nominal GDP

• In the latest reports, Canada GDP expanded 2.1 % YoY in Dec 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 4.2 % in Dec 2022.
• Canada GDP Per Capita reached 54,104.3 USD in Jun 2022.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 23.4 % in Dec 2022.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 23.1 % in Dec 2022.
• Public Consumption accounted for 21.0 % in Dec 2022.
• Private Consumption accounted for 55.6 % in Dec 2022.