Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Canada
Canada: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 420.65 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Canada, 1961–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Canada is 420.65, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 59 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 50.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Canada peaked at 420.65 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 7.05, in 1961.
That places Canada 73rd out of 174 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7.05 | — |
| 1962 | 7.3 | +3.5% |
| 1963 | 7.88 | +8.0% |
| 1964 | 9.48 | +20.2% |
| 1965 | 11.02 | +16.3% |
| 1966 | 12.86 | +16.7% |
| 1967 | 13.15 | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 13.42 | +2.0% |
| 1969 | 15.01 | +11.9% |
| 1970 | 15.85 | +5.6% |
| 1971 | 17.75 | +12.0% |
| 1972 | 19.9 | +12.1% |
| 1973 | 24.59 | +23.6% |
| 1974 | 30.47 | +23.9% |
| 1975 | 35.53 | +16.6% |
| 1976 | 40.98 | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 44.24 | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 48.53 | +9.7% |
| 1979 | 57.15 | +17.8% |
| 1980 | 65.67 | +14.9% |
| 1981 | 79.21 | +20.6% |
| 1982 | 73.45 | -7.3% |
| 1983 | 74.04 | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 77.14 | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 85.42 | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 92.45 | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 106.21 | +14.9% |
| 1988 | 120.67 | +13.6% |
| 1989 | 130.75 | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 125.75 | -3.8% |
| 1991 | 116.42 | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 113.6 | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 112.96 | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 125.34 | +11.0% |
| 1995 | 124.22 | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 134.04 | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 157.61 | +17.6% |
| 1998 | 166.07 | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 172.92 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 184.65 | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 194.14 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 199.72 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 210.92 | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 235.03 | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 261.37 | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 289.3 | +10.7% |
| 2007 | 309.11 | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 324.41 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 278.89 | -14.0% |
| 2010 | 310.9 | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 341.65 | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 372.62 | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 388.52 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 415.38 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 400.32 | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 385.57 | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 404.8 | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 413.46 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 420.65 | +1.7% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 420.65 is above the median for high income countries, which is 133.43, 3.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.8 | 7.05 | 15.01 | 9 |
| 1970s | 33.5 | 15.85 | 57.15 | 10 |
| 1980s | 90.5 | 65.67 | 130.75 | 10 |
| 1990s | 134.89 | 112.96 | 172.92 | 10 |
| 2000s | 248.75 | 184.65 | 324.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 385.39 | 310.9 | 420.65 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Canada?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Canada was 420.65 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 420.65 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.05 in 1961.
- How does Canada rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Canada ranks 73rd out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.8%. 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, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.