Net portfolio investment in Canada
Canada: Net portfolio investment was -57.72 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Canada, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, net portfolio investment in Canada stood at -57.72 billion.
That represents a change of down 475.9% on the previous year and down 70.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Canada peaked at 70.52 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -116.73 billion, in 2022.
That places Canada 181st out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net portfolio investment in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 32.05 billion | — |
| 2001 | -712.49 million | -102.2% |
| 2002 | 5.44 billion | -863.2% |
| 2003 | -76.20 million | -101.4% |
| 2004 | -23.63 billion | +30914.3% |
| 2005 | 33.77 billion | -242.9% |
| 2006 | 41.91 billion | +24.1% |
| 2007 | 70.52 billion | +68.3% |
| 2008 | -47.82 billion | -167.8% |
| 2009 | -92.64 billion | +93.7% |
| 2010 | -110.14 billion | +18.9% |
| 2011 | -104.27 billion | -5.3% |
| 2012 | -68.10 billion | -34.7% |
| 2013 | -34.48 billion | -49.4% |
| 2014 | -33.79 billion | -2.0% |
| 2015 | -37.88 billion | +12.1% |
| 2016 | -102.98 billion | +171.8% |
| 2017 | -75.11 billion | -27.1% |
| 2018 | 3.09 billion | -104.1% |
| 2019 | -1.57 billion | -150.6% |
| 2020 | -66.25 billion | +4132.8% |
| 2021 | -42.97 billion | -35.1% |
| 2022 | -116.73 billion | +171.7% |
| 2023 | 15.36 billion | -113.2% |
| 2024 | -57.72 billion | -475.9% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's -57.72 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 168.32 million. (71 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net portfolio investment in Canada changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -30914.3% | -76.20 million | -23.63 billion |
| 2020 | -4132.8% | -1.57 billion | -66.25 billion |
| 2002 | +863.2% | -712.49 million | 5.44 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.88 billion | -92.64 billion | 70.52 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | -56.52 billion | -110.14 billion | 3.09 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -53.66 billion | -116.73 billion | 15.36 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 178 Australia -34.16 billion compare
- 179 Belgium -36.01 billion compare
- 180 United Kingdom -41.32 billion compare
- 182 Luxembourg -63.17 billion compare
- 183 Italy -84.99 billion compare
- 184 United States -961.00 billion compare
More economy & growth data for Canada
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -14.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0101 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 560.16 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0258 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0073 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 409.02 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.65 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net portfolio investment in Canada?
- Net portfolio investment in Canada was -57.72 billion in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 70.52 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -116.73 billion in 2022.
- How does Canada rank for net portfolio investment?
- Canada ranks 181st out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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