Gross fixed capital formation in Canada
Canada: Gross fixed capital formation was 566.24 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
566.24 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
68th
of 168 countries
All-time high
566.24 billion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
71.94 billion constant LCU
in 1961
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Canada, 1961–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Canada stood at 566.24 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Canada peaked at 566.24 billion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 71.94 billion constant LCU, in 1961.
Canada ranks 68th of 168 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Canada, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 71.94 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1962 | 75.51 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 78.31 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 88.57 billion constant LCU | +13.1% |
| 1965 | 98.19 billion constant LCU | +10.9% |
| 1966 | 109.03 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1967 | 109.13 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 110.06 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 115.35 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1970 | 116.00 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 124.42 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 1972 | 129.56 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 140.19 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1974 | 147.73 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 154.00 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1976 | 163.87 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 1977 | 167.86 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 171.01 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 181.78 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 191.62 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 209.02 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 1982 | 186.50 billion constant LCU | -10.8% |
| 1983 | 185.17 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 1984 | 189.19 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 205.25 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1986 | 213.38 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 232.74 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 1988 | 253.98 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 1989 | 267.07 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 257.78 billion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 246.90 billion constant LCU | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 239.64 billion constant LCU | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 236.86 billion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 252.73 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 1995 | 249.28 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 263.66 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 294.46 billion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 1998 | 303.98 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 319.58 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 335.77 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 351.95 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 355.45 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 374.00 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 405.55 billion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 442.55 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 470.35 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 485.25 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 493.14 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 437.34 billion constant LCU | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 487.69 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 510.30 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 535.24 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 542.99 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 555.21 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 526.28 billion constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 501.79 billion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 518.58 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 530.83 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 534.95 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 514.81 billion constant LCU | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 560.17 billion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 560.20 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 554.58 billion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 558.35 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 566.24 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 566.24 billion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 135.02 billion constant LCU, 4.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 95.12 billion constant LCU | 71.94 billion constant LCU | 115.35 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | 149.64 billion constant LCU | 116.00 billion constant LCU | 181.78 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 213.39 billion constant LCU | 185.17 billion constant LCU | 267.07 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 266.49 billion constant LCU | 236.86 billion constant LCU | 319.58 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 415.13 billion constant LCU | 335.77 billion constant LCU | 493.14 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 524.39 billion constant LCU | 487.69 billion constant LCU | 555.21 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 552.39 billion constant LCU | 514.81 billion constant LCU | 566.24 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 fixed capital formation in Canada?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Canada was 566.24 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 566.24 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.94 billion constant LCU in 1961.
- How does Canada rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Canada ranks 68th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. 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 fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.