Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Canada

Canada: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 333.64 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
333.64
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
16th
of 173 countries
All-time high
366.19
in 2014
All-time low
40.79
in 1960
Years of data
60
1960–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Canada, 1960–2019

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Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Canada stood at 333.64.

The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 24.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Canada peaked at 366.19 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 40.79, in 1960.

That places Canada 16th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Canada, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017 in Canada, 1960 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1960 40.79
1961 42.1 +3.2%
1962 43.3 +2.9%
1963 45.45 +4.9%
1964 53.02 +16.7%
1965 58.53 +10.4%
1966 65.17 +11.3%
1967 64.67 -0.8%
1968 65.17 +0.8%
1969 69.61 +6.8%
1970 70.42 +1.2%
1971 74.55 +5.9%
1972 78.99 +6.0%
1973 88.13 +11.6%
1974 93.39 +6.0%
1975 97.78 +4.7%
1976 105.77 +8.2%
1977 108.18 +2.3%
1978 110.75 +2.4%
1979 119.61 +8.0%
1980 126.09 +5.4%
1981 138.77 +10.1%
1982 120.69 -13.0%
1983 119.56 -0.9%
1984 121.05 +1.2%
1985 130.8 +8.1%
1986 137.54 +5.2%
1987 152.1 +10.6%
1988 166.93 +9.7%
1989 174.93 +4.8%
1990 165.91 -5.2%
1991 156.14 -5.9%
1992 151.01 -3.3%
1993 148.31 -1.8%
1994 159.32 +7.4%
1995 156.78 -1.6%
1996 168.84 +7.7%
1997 194.75 +15.3%
1998 201.74 +3.6%
1999 209.78 +4.0%
2000 220.94 +5.3%
2001 228.86 +3.6%
2002 230.02 +0.5%
2003 242.7 +5.5%
2004 264.09 +8.8%
2005 287.86 +9.0%
2006 306.93 +6.6%
2007 314.7 +2.5%
2008 317.8 +1.0%
2009 268.82 -15.4%
2010 299.67 +11.5%
2011 322.92 +7.8%
2012 344.26 +6.6%
2013 354.23 +2.9%
2014 366.19 +3.4%
2015 342.85 -6.4%
2016 324.05 -5.5%
2017 333.91 +3.0%
2018 335.2 +0.4%
2019 333.64 -0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 54.78 40.79 69.61 10
1970s 94.76 70.42 119.61 10
1980s 138.85 119.56 174.93 10
1990s 171.26 148.31 209.78 10
2000s 268.27 220.94 317.8 10
2010s 335.69 299.67 366.19 10

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 13 Italy 402.28 compare
  2. 14 Mexico 361.13 compare
  3. 15 Spain 335.13 compare
  4. 17 Australia 247.23 compare
  5. 18 Saudi Arabia 231.46 compare
  6. 19 Ireland 196.37 compare

See the full ranking of 173 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Canada?
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Canada was 333.64 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 366.19 in 2014.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 40.79 in 1960.
How does Canada rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
Canada ranks 16th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is up 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017
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International Monetary Fund
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173 places, 10,290 data points, 1960–2019
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