GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Canada
Canada: GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 3.07 trillion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.07 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
80th
of 211 countries
All-time high
3.07 trillion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
92.15 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Canada, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Canada is 3.07 trillion current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 53.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Canada peaked at 3.07 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 92.15 billion current LCU, in 1970.
That places Canada 80th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Canada, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 92.15 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 100.58 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 112.32 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1973 | 131.78 billion current LCU | +17.3% |
| 1974 | 157.41 billion current LCU | +19.4% |
| 1975 | 177.42 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 1976 | 204.37 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1977 | 225.81 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 250.24 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1979 | 285.69 billion current LCU | +14.2% |
| 1980 | 321.27 billion current LCU | +12.5% |
| 1981 | 368.36 billion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 1982 | 388.18 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 421.32 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1984 | 461.99 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1985 | 500.03 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 526.63 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 574.34 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1988 | 626.89 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1989 | 671.58 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 695.50 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 701.77 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 718.44 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 747.04 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 791.97 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 831.62 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 859.83 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 906.89 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 940.54 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 1.01 trillion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 2000 | 1.11 trillion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 1.14 trillion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 1.19 trillion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 1.25 trillion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 1.34 trillion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 1.42 trillion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 1.50 trillion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 1.58 trillion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 1.66 trillion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 1.57 trillion current LCU | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 1.67 trillion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 1.77 trillion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 1.83 trillion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 1.90 trillion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 1.99 trillion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 1.99 trillion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 2.03 trillion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 2.14 trillion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 2.24 trillion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 2.31 trillion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 2.22 trillion current LCU | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 2.54 trillion current LCU | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 2.85 trillion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 2.93 trillion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 3.07 trillion current LCU | +4.6% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 3.07 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 220.22 billion current LCU, 13.9× the median. (82 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 173.78 billion current LCU | 92.15 billion current LCU | 285.69 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 486.06 billion current LCU | 321.27 billion current LCU | 671.58 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 820.15 billion current LCU | 695.50 billion current LCU | 1.01 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.38 trillion current LCU | 1.11 trillion current LCU | 1.66 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.99 trillion current LCU | 1.67 trillion current LCU | 2.31 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.72 trillion current LCU | 2.22 trillion current LCU | 3.07 trillion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More population data for Canada
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2634 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 45,891 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7644 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.3863 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.327 (2100)
- Population density 6.1 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.33 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Canada?
- Gdp in Canada was 3.07 trillion current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 3.07 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 92.15 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Canada rank for gdp?
- Canada ranks 80th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release