Gross capital formation in Canada
Canada: Gross capital formation was 537.16 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Canada, 1961–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Canada stood at 537.16 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 44.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Canada peaked at 550.73 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9.29 billion current US$, in 1961.
Canada ranks 11th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.84 billion current US$ | 9.29 billion current US$ | 19.20 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 40.22 billion current US$ | 19.51 billion current US$ | 61.32 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 86.03 billion current US$ | 62.69 billion current US$ | 133.92 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 122.44 billion current US$ | 106.98 billion current US$ | 140.32 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 245.55 billion current US$ | 145.37 billion current US$ | 373.84 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 408.87 billion current US$ | 347.79 billion current US$ | 459.94 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 500.00 billion current US$ | 375.42 billion current US$ | 550.73 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Canada
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.8% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 45,418 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 9.3% (2022)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.89 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 45,418 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1.4 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -6.38 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.56 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 202.56 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Canada?
- Gross capital formation in Canada was 537.16 billion current US$ 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 550.73 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.29 billion current US$ in 1961.
- How does Canada rank for gross capital formation?
- Canada ranks 11th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.9%. 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 US$). 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.