Gross capital formation in Canada
Canada: Gross capital formation was 579.29 billion constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
579.29 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
62nd
of 170 countries
All-time high
605.55 billion constant LCU
in 2022
All-time low
108.71 billion constant LCU
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross capital formation in Canada, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Canada is 579.29 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Canada peaked at 605.55 billion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 108.71 billion constant LCU, in 1970.
That places Canada 62nd out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Gross capital formation in Canada, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 108.71 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 117.96 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1972 | 125.02 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 140.58 billion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 1974 | 156.09 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1975 | 155.78 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 166.18 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 166.77 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 167.48 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 190.54 billion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 184.17 billion constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 1981 | 200.08 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 1982 | 155.90 billion constant LCU | -22.1% |
| 1983 | 169.36 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 189.03 billion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 1985 | 205.49 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 1986 | 210.89 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 228.31 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 1988 | 253.93 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1989 | 266.97 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 245.67 billion constant LCU | -8.0% |
| 1991 | 227.41 billion constant LCU | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 219.61 billion constant LCU | -3.4% |
| 1993 | 227.61 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 248.00 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 255.72 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 257.21 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 298.27 billion constant LCU | +16.0% |
| 1998 | 303.05 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 319.41 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 346.00 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2001 | 334.99 billion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 342.65 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 375.12 billion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 407.75 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 453.21 billion constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 479.04 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 493.20 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 501.70 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 432.32 billion constant LCU | -13.8% |
| 2010 | 485.65 billion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 524.37 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 543.11 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 562.86 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 567.54 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 528.45 billion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 503.25 billion constant LCU | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 540.74 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 553.18 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 552.84 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 503.50 billion constant LCU | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 573.43 billion constant LCU | +13.9% |
| 2022 | 605.55 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 571.34 billion constant LCU | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 571.02 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 579.29 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 579.29 billion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 120.45 billion constant LCU, 4.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 149.51 billion constant LCU | 108.71 billion constant LCU | 190.54 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 206.41 billion constant LCU | 155.90 billion constant LCU | 266.97 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 260.20 billion constant LCU | 219.61 billion constant LCU | 319.41 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 416.60 billion constant LCU | 334.99 billion constant LCU | 501.70 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 536.20 billion constant LCU | 485.65 billion constant LCU | 567.54 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 567.36 billion constant LCU | 503.50 billion constant LCU | 605.55 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
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 gross capital formation in Canada?
- Gross capital formation in Canada was 579.29 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 605.55 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 108.71 billion constant LCU in 1970.
- How does Canada rank for gross capital formation?
- Canada ranks 62nd out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.