Service exports in Canada
Canada: Service exports was 171.88 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Service exports in Canada, 1960–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for service exports in Canada is 171.88 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 102.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service exports in Canada peaked at 171.88 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 992.15 million BoP, current US$, in 1961.
Canada ranks 13th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service exports in Canada, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.14 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 992.15 million BoP, current US$ | -13.1% |
| 1962 | 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 1.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1964 | 1.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1965 | 1.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1966 | 1.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1967 | 2.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.4% |
| 1968 | 1.83 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1969 | 2.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1970 | 2.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1971 | 2.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 2.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 3.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1974 | 4.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1975 | 4.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 5.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1977 | 5.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 5.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 6.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1980 | 7.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1981 | 9.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1982 | 8.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 9.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1984 | 10.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 10.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1986 | 12.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1987 | 13.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1988 | 15.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1989 | 17.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1990 | 18.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1991 | 19.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1992 | 20.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 21.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 22.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 25.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 28.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1997 | 30.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 33.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 35.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2000 | 40.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2001 | 38.97 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 40.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 45.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2004 | 53.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2005 | 60.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 66.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 71.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 75.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 69.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 76.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 85.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 92.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 93.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 92.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 85.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 87.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 94.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 105.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2019 | 115.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 98.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.5% |
| 2021 | 121.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2022 | 140.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2023 | 162.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2024 | 169.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2025 | 171.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 171.88 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 24.56 billion BoP, current US$, 7.0× the median. (72 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 992.15 million BoP, current US$ | 2.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 35.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 38.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 75.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 92.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 76.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 115.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 143.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 98.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 171.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 10 Spain 255.51 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 11 Japan 246.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 12 Switzerland 195.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 14 Italy 168.50 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 15 Luxembourg 166.79 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Belgium 159.87 billion BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 4.88 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service exports in Canada?
- Service exports in Canada was 171.88 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service exports recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 171.88 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service exports recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 992.15 million BoP, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Canada rank for service exports?
- Canada ranks 13th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service exports rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.