Gross capital formation in Canada
Canada: Gross capital formation was 751.01 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
751.01 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
69th
of 187 countries
All-time high
751.01 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
9.41 billion current LCU
in 1961
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Gross capital formation in Canada, 1961–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Canada recorded 751.01 billion current LCU for gross capital formation in 2025. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 58.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Canada peaked at 751.01 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 9.41 billion current LCU, in 1961.
That places Canada 69th out of 187 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.
Gross capital formation in Canada, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9.41 billion current LCU | — |
| 1962 | 10.49 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1963 | 11.21 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 1964 | 12.81 billion current LCU | +14.3% |
| 1965 | 15.56 billion current LCU | +21.5% |
| 1966 | 17.88 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
| 1967 | 17.34 billion current LCU | -3.1% |
| 1968 | 18.23 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1969 | 20.68 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1970 | 20.39 billion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 1971 | 23.23 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1972 | 25.98 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1973 | 32.06 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 1974 | 40.69 billion current LCU | +26.9% |
| 1975 | 44.06 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1976 | 51.33 billion current LCU | +16.5% |
| 1977 | 54.84 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 58.79 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1979 | 71.83 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 1980 | 76.34 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 93.18 billion current LCU | +22.1% |
| 1982 | 77.34 billion current LCU | -17.0% |
| 1983 | 85.20 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 1984 | 96.83 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1985 | 107.67 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 1986 | 114.17 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 127.38 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1988 | 147.36 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1989 | 158.56 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1990 | 148.17 billion current LCU | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 135.73 billion current LCU | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 132.03 billion current LCU | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 138.01 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 154.56 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1995 | 161.17 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 162.75 billion current LCU | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 192.43 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1998 | 197.94 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 208.48 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 228.01 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 225.15 billion current LCU | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 235.63 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 256.80 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 285.62 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 321.73 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 2006 | 353.13 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 2007 | 377.19 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 398.89 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 345.06 billion current LCU | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 391.22 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 2011 | 428.46 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 454.38 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 473.81 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 496.14 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 474.15 billion current LCU | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 461.03 billion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 504.13 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 522.64 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 533.10 billion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 503.50 billion current LCU | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 616.33 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 2022 | 716.81 billion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 2023 | 700.90 billion current LCU | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 720.20 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2025 | 751.01 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 751.01 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 5.1× the median. (67 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.85 billion current LCU | 9.41 billion current LCU | 20.68 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | 42.32 billion current LCU | 20.39 billion current LCU | 71.83 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 108.40 billion current LCU | 76.34 billion current LCU | 158.56 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 163.13 billion current LCU | 132.03 billion current LCU | 208.48 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 302.72 billion current LCU | 225.15 billion current LCU | 398.89 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 473.91 billion current LCU | 391.22 billion current LCU | 533.10 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 668.12 billion current LCU | 503.50 billion current LCU | 751.01 billion current 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 751.01 billion current 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 751.01 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.41 billion current LCU in 1961.
- How does Canada rank for gross capital formation?
- Canada ranks 69th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.