Annual GDP growth in Canada

Canada: Annual GDP growth was 1.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.7%
Change on year
down 14.8%
World rank
150th
of 196 countries
All-time high
6.0%
in 2021
All-time low
-5.0%
in 2020
Years of data
46
1980–2025

Annual GDP growth in Canada, 1980–2025

-5-2.502.55198020022025

Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual gdp growth in Canada is 1.7%, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 14.8% on the previous year and up 168.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual gdp growth in Canada peaked at 6.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -5.0%, in 2020.

That places Canada 150th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 2.9% -3.2% 5.9% 10
1990s 2.4% -2.1% 5.1% 10
2000s 2.1% -2.9% 5.1% 10
2010s 2.3% 0.7% 3.1% 10
2020s 1.9% -5.0% 6.0% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual gdp growth in Canada?
Annual gdp growth in Canada was 1.7% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual gdp growth recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 6.0% in 2021.
What is the lowest annual gdp growth recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was -5.0% in 2020.
How does Canada rank for annual gdp growth?
Canada ranks 150th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual gdp growth rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is up 168.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual GDP growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual GDP growth
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 8,084 data points, 1980–2026
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Annual percent change in gross domestic product. This data is adjusted for inflation.