Terms of trade adjustment in Canada
Canada: Terms of trade adjustment was 65.16 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
65.16 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 10.7%
World rank
40th
of 178 countries
All-time high
125.03 billion constant LCU
in 2022
All-time low
-53.87 billion constant LCU
in 1998
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Canada, 1961–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade adjustment in Canada is 65.16 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 10.7% on the previous year and up 916.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Canada peaked at 125.03 billion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, -53.87 billion constant LCU, in 1998.
That places Canada 40th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Canada, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -6.04 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1962 | -6.63 billion constant LCU | +9.7% |
| 1963 | -7.90 billion constant LCU | +19.2% |
| 1964 | -8.23 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1965 | -7.91 billion constant LCU | -3.8% |
| 1966 | -8.35 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1967 | -9.17 billion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 1968 | -11.20 billion constant LCU | +22.2% |
| 1969 | -12.59 billion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 1970 | -12.53 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1971 | -15.37 billion constant LCU | +22.6% |
| 1972 | -15.20 billion constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 1973 | -8.76 billion constant LCU | -42.4% |
| 1974 | 2.46 billion constant LCU | -128.1% |
| 1975 | -948.74 million constant LCU | -138.5% |
| 1976 | 2.61 billion constant LCU | -375.2% |
| 1977 | -2.98 billion constant LCU | -214.2% |
| 1978 | -8.67 billion constant LCU | +190.8% |
| 1979 | -3.56 billion constant LCU | -58.9% |
| 1980 | -2.83 billion constant LCU | -20.7% |
| 1981 | -7.63 billion constant LCU | +170.0% |
| 1982 | -10.84 billion constant LCU | +42.1% |
| 1983 | -9.36 billion constant LCU | -13.6% |
| 1984 | -13.90 billion constant LCU | +48.5% |
| 1985 | -16.18 billion constant LCU | +16.4% |
| 1986 | -22.82 billion constant LCU | +41.0% |
| 1987 | -17.21 billion constant LCU | -24.6% |
| 1988 | -13.49 billion constant LCU | -21.6% |
| 1989 | -9.11 billion constant LCU | -32.5% |
| 1990 | -14.79 billion constant LCU | +62.3% |
| 1991 | -19.41 billion constant LCU | +31.2% |
| 1992 | -24.24 billion constant LCU | +24.9% |
| 1993 | -31.36 billion constant LCU | +29.4% |
| 1994 | -37.13 billion constant LCU | +18.4% |
| 1995 | -31.52 billion constant LCU | -15.1% |
| 1996 | -27.46 billion constant LCU | -12.9% |
| 1997 | -33.27 billion constant LCU | +21.1% |
| 1998 | -53.87 billion constant LCU | +61.9% |
| 1999 | -52.78 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2000 | -34.98 billion constant LCU | -33.7% |
| 2001 | -40.74 billion constant LCU | +16.5% |
| 2002 | -53.34 billion constant LCU | +30.9% |
| 2003 | -24.71 billion constant LCU | -53.7% |
| 2004 | -1.16 billion constant LCU | -95.3% |
| 2005 | 19.82 billion constant LCU | -1801.6% |
| 2006 | 26.55 billion constant LCU | +34.0% |
| 2007 | 46.43 billion constant LCU | +74.9% |
| 2008 | 71.79 billion constant LCU | +54.6% |
| 2009 | 10.22 billion constant LCU | -85.8% |
| 2010 | 40.24 billion constant LCU | +293.8% |
| 2011 | 62.85 billion constant LCU | +56.2% |
| 2012 | 54.92 billion constant LCU | -12.6% |
| 2013 | 60.46 billion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 54.41 billion constant LCU | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 6.41 billion constant LCU | -88.2% |
| 2016 | -1.73 billion constant LCU | -126.9% |
| 2017 | 23.57 billion constant LCU | -1466.2% |
| 2018 | 30.33 billion constant LCU | +28.6% |
| 2019 | 23.96 billion constant LCU | -21.0% |
| 2020 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 88.73 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2022 | 125.03 billion constant LCU | +40.9% |
| 2023 | 81.56 billion constant LCU | -34.8% |
| 2024 | 72.99 billion constant LCU | -10.5% |
| 2025 | 65.16 billion constant LCU | -10.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -8.67 billion constant LCU | -12.59 billion constant LCU | -6.04 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | -6.30 billion constant LCU | -15.37 billion constant LCU | 2.61 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -12.34 billion constant LCU | -22.82 billion constant LCU | -2.83 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -32.58 billion constant LCU | -53.87 billion constant LCU | -14.79 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.99 billion constant LCU | -53.34 billion constant LCU | 71.79 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.54 billion constant LCU | -1.73 billion constant LCU | 62.85 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.25 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 125.03 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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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)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -0.7097 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2231 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 12,427 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 1.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.312 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 17,375 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 5.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.01 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Canada?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Canada was 65.16 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 125.03 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -53.87 billion constant LCU in 1998.
- How does Canada rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Canada ranks 40th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 916.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.