General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Canada
Canada: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per was 0.257 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.257 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
123rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
2.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1962
All-time low
0.2441 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2013
Years of data
65
1961–2025
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Canada, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Canada recorded 0.257 constant LCU per US$ of GDP for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in 2025.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Canada peaked at 2.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.2441 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2013.
That places Canada 123rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Canada, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1962 | 2.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 2.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 2.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1965 | 2.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1966 | 2.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 2.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1968 | 2.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 1969 | 2.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1970 | 2.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1971 | 1.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1972 | 1.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 1973 | 1.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 1974 | 1.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 1975 | 1.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 1.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.3% |
| 1977 | 1.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 1979 | 1.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1980 | 0.9603 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1981 | 0.8735 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 1982 | 0.863 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 0.8029 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1984 | 0.7869 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 0.797 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 0.7826 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1987 | 0.6946 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 1988 | 0.6079 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 1989 | 0.5593 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 1990 | 0.5497 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 0.5475 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 0.5688 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 0.5827 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 0.5752 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 0.5451 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 0.5138 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 0.4917 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 0.5178 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 0.4943 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 0.4658 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 0.4854 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 0.4822 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 0.4214 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 2004 | 0.3745 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 0.3312 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 0.3026 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 0.2783 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 0.2731 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 0.3168 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.0% |
| 2010 | 0.2753 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 2011 | 0.2516 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 2012 | 0.2485 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 0.2441 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 0.251 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 0.2951 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.6% |
| 2016 | 0.306 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 0.2895 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 0.2854 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 0.2855 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.3045 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 0.2633 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 0.2489 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 0.2553 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 0.2566 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 0.257 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 0.257 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.1761 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.5× the median. (61 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.7728 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5593 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9603 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5387 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4917 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5827 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3731 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2731 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4854 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2732 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2441 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.306 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2642 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2489 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3045 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 120 Palau 0.3002 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 121 Brunei 0.2905 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 122 New Zealand 0.2838 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 124 Peru 0.2552 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 125 Belize 0.2551 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 126 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.2548 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Canada
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8812 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 57.17 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0246 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,373 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 69.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 9.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0298 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,657 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 4.88 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Canada?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Canada was 0.257 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 2.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1962.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2441 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2013.
- How does Canada rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per?
- Canada ranks 123rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.