Portfolio investment, net in Canada
Canada: Portfolio investment, net was -57.72 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Canada, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net in Canada stood at -57.72 billion.
The figure is down 475.9% on the previous year and down 70.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Canada peaked at 70.52 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -116.73 billion, in 2022.
That places Canada 191st out of 194 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.
Portfolio investment, net 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 146.56 million. (68 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net 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
- 188 Belgium -36.01 billion compare
- 189 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -41.32 billion compare
- 189 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -41.32 billion compare
- 192 Luxembourg -63.17 billion compare
- 193 Italy -84.99 billion compare
- 194 United States of America -961.00 billion compare
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 portfolio investment, net in Canada?
- Portfolio investment, net in Canada was -57.72 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 70.52 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -116.73 billion in 2022.
- How does Canada rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Canada ranks 191st out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net 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 United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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