Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Canada
Canada: Private investment in artificial intelligence cset was 9.56 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Canada, 2016–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Canada stood at 9.56 billion.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 117.3% on the previous year and up 413.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Canada peaked at 20.98 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 766.08 million, in 2017.
Canada ranks 6th of 81 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.86 billion | — |
| 2017 | 766.08 million | -58.9% |
| 2018 | 2.10 billion | +174.1% |
| 2019 | 1.91 billion | -8.9% |
| 2020 | 2.10 billion | +10.1% |
| 2021 | 3.83 billion | +82.0% |
| 2022 | 20.98 billion | +447.6% |
| 2023 | 3.26 billion | -84.5% |
| 2024 | 4.40 billion | +35.0% |
| 2025 | 9.56 billion | +117.3% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 9.56 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 516.79 million, 18.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.66 billion | 766.08 million | 2.10 billion | 4 |
| 2020s | 7.36 billion | 2.10 billion | 20.98 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
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 private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Canada?
- Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Canada was 9.56 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private investment in artificial intelligence cset recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 20.98 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest private investment in artificial intelligence cset recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 766.08 million in 2017.
- How does Canada rank for private investment in artificial intelligence cset?
- Canada ranks 6th out of 81 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private investment in artificial intelligence cset rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 413.4%. 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 Private investment in artificial intelligence cset. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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