Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Canada
Canada: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 246,389 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
246,389 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
150th
of 181 countries
All-time high
246,389 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
35,797 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Canada, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Canada stood at 246,389 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Canada peaked at 246,389 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 35,797 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
Canada ranks 150th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Canada, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 35,797 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 38,086 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1963 | 40,093 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1964 | 42,897 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1965 | 45,572 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1966 | 48,601 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1967 | 50,058 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1968 | 52,720 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1969 | 55,476 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 57,071 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 60,054 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 63,492 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1973 | 68,082 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1974 | 69,984 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 71,041 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 75,172 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1977 | 77,835 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 80,876 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 84,177 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 85,732 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 88,507 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 86,411 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 89,265 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 95,432 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 97,927 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 99,834 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 106,845 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 112,202 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 116,305 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 117,246 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 114,238 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 115,382 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 118,109 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 123,740 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 129,854 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 133,159 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 137,920 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 139,329 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 148,688 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 158,711 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 157,959 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 159,647 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 167,286 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 174,437 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 187,568 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 188,751 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 192,913 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 201,169 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 181,269 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 2010 | 194,481 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 206,387 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 207,618 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 212,813 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 221,516 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 209,887 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 213,173 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 222,481 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 226,756 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 226,807 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 217,972 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 234,864 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 243,200 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 246,389 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.3% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 246,389 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.60 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 4% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45,478 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 35,797 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 55,476 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 70,778 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 57,071 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 84,177 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 97,846 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 85,732 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 116,305 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 127,766 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 114,238 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 148,688 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 176,971 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 157,959 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 201,169 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 214,192 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 194,481 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 226,807 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 235,606 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 217,972 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 246,389 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 147 Tanzania 260,327 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 148 Paraguay 259,356 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 149 Kazakhstan 258,234 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 151 Iceland 242,907 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 152 Australia 221,227 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 153 Belize 213,555 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre 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$), annual growth rate 4.88 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Canada?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Canada was 246,389 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 246,389 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,797 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Canada rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Canada ranks 150th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.