Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Canada
Canada: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 2.82 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.82 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 6.0%
World rank
143rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
33.23 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-12.93 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
64
1962–2025
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Canada, 1962–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Canada recorded 2.82 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 6.0% on the previous year and down 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Canada peaked at 33.23 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -12.93 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Canada 143rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Canada, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 7.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 1964 | 13.56 % change on previous year | +211.0% |
| 1965 | 13.92 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 15.88 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 1967 | 7.32 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 1968 | 13.38 % change on previous year | +82.6% |
| 1969 | 16.43 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
| 1970 | 0.6392 % change on previous year | -96.1% |
| 1971 | 9.39 % change on previous year | +1368.9% |
| 1972 | 17.02 % change on previous year | +81.3% |
| 1973 | 22.81 % change on previous year | +34.0% |
| 1974 | 33.23 % change on previous year | +45.7% |
| 1975 | 11.8 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 1976 | 8.86 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1977 | 12.81 % change on previous year | +44.6% |
| 1978 | 16.86 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 1979 | 21.66 % change on previous year | +28.5% |
| 1980 | 12.02 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 1981 | 14.25 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 1982 | -12.22 % change on previous year | -185.8% |
| 1983 | 10.36 % change on previous year | -184.8% |
| 1984 | 23.53 % change on previous year | +127.0% |
| 1985 | 11.56 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 1986 | 8.58 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 1987 | 3.98 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 1988 | 11.13 % change on previous year | +179.6% |
| 1989 | 5.89 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 1990 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 1991 | 0.6993 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 1992 | 9.24 % change on previous year | +1221.9% |
| 1993 | 14.05 % change on previous year | +52.0% |
| 1994 | 15.13 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 9.5 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 1996 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1997 | 15.15 % change on previous year | +277.5% |
| 1998 | 9 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 1999 | 7.73 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2000 | 10.6 % change on previous year | +37.1% |
| 2001 | -2.57 % change on previous year | -124.2% |
| 2002 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -194.0% |
| 2003 | -2.77 % change on previous year | -215.0% |
| 2004 | 6.1 % change on previous year | -320.2% |
| 2005 | 6.55 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 2007 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 2008 | 6.91 % change on previous year | +97.9% |
| 2009 | -12.93 % change on previous year | -287.0% |
| 2010 | 9.86 % change on previous year | -176.2% |
| 2011 | 9.16 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 2013 | 3 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 2014 | 7.31 % change on previous year | +143.9% |
| 2015 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 2016 | 0.4171 % change on previous year | -91.5% |
| 2017 | 5.01 % change on previous year | +1101.9% |
| 2018 | 6.39 % change on previous year | +27.4% |
| 2019 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 2020 | -10.08 % change on previous year | -578.3% |
| 2021 | 12 % change on previous year | -219.0% |
| 2022 | 20.8 % change on previous year | +73.4% |
| 2023 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 2024 | 3 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2025 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.5 % change on previous year | 4.36 % change on previous year | 16.43 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 15.51 % change on previous year | 0.6392 % change on previous year | 33.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.91 % change on previous year | -12.22 % change on previous year | 23.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.77 % change on previous year | 0.6993 % change on previous year | 15.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.23 % change on previous year | -12.93 % change on previous year | 10.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.25 % change on previous year | 0.4171 % change on previous year | 9.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.35 % change on previous year | -10.08 % change on previous year | 20.8 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Canada?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Canada was 2.82 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 33.23 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.93 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Canada rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Canada ranks 143rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.