Gross domestic savings (current US$) in Canada
Canada: Gross domestic savings (current US$) was 517.62 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic savings in Canada, 1961–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings in Canada is 517.62 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 56.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in Canada peaked at 561.46 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8.49 billion current US$, in 1961.
Canada ranks 12th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings (current US$) in Canada, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.49 billion current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 9.32 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1963 | 10.18 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1964 | 11.81 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1965 | 13.66 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1966 | 15.69 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1967 | 15.84 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1968 | 16.80 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 18.46 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1970 | 20.11 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1971 | 22.72 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1972 | 25.80 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1973 | 32.74 billion current US$ | +26.9% |
| 1974 | 41.56 billion current US$ | +26.9% |
| 1975 | 39.92 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1976 | 49.23 billion current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1977 | 48.40 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 50.23 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 60.57 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1980 | 68.36 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1981 | 79.46 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 1982 | 73.69 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1983 | 79.01 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1984 | 86.41 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1985 | 87.25 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 85.02 billion current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 101.78 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1988 | 124.34 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1989 | 134.84 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 128.40 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 114.56 billion current US$ | -10.8% |
| 1992 | 106.12 billion current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 106.92 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 120.25 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1995 | 136.43 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1996 | 143.88 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 152.42 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 146.33 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 165.75 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2000 | 196.31 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2001 | 187.68 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 184.15 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 218.77 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2004 | 265.55 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2005 | 312.27 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2006 | 347.42 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 382.21 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 400.97 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 281.29 billion current US$ | -29.8% |
| 2010 | 348.16 billion current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 411.60 billion current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 419.09 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 430.89 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 432.25 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 331.74 billion current US$ | -23.3% |
| 2016 | 312.75 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 351.63 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2018 | 369.77 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 376.33 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 339.00 billion current US$ | -9.9% |
| 2021 | 493.93 billion current US$ | +45.7% |
| 2022 | 561.46 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 521.47 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 521.32 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 517.62 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 517.62 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 52.49 billion current US$, 9.9× the median. (67 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.36 billion current US$ | 8.49 billion current US$ | 18.46 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 39.13 billion current US$ | 20.11 billion current US$ | 60.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 92.02 billion current US$ | 68.36 billion current US$ | 134.84 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 132.10 billion current US$ | 106.12 billion current US$ | 165.75 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 277.66 billion current US$ | 184.15 billion current US$ | 400.97 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 378.42 billion current US$ | 312.75 billion current US$ | 432.25 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 492.47 billion current US$ | 339.00 billion current US$ | 561.46 billion current US$ | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in Canada?
- Gross domestic savings in Canada was 517.62 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 561.46 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.49 billion current US$ in 1961.
- How does Canada rank for gross domestic savings?
- Canada ranks 12th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.0%. 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 domestic savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). 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.