General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Canada
Canada: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 3.46 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Canada, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Canada recorded 3.46 % change on previous year for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 69.2% on the previous year and down 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Canada peaked at 23.82 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -0.8317 % change on previous year, in 2021.
That places Canada 143rd out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Canada, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 16.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 16.89 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 9.87 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 1984 | 9.16 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1985 | 9.88 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 1987 | 5.84 % change on previous year | +51.7% |
| 1988 | 7.55 % change on previous year | +29.2% |
| 1989 | 8.3 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 10.05 % change on previous year | +21.1% |
| 1991 | 7.92 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 1992 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 1993 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -56.9% |
| 1994 | 0.9385 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 1995 | 2.27 % change on previous year | +141.8% |
| 1996 | -0.6603 % change on previous year | -129.1% |
| 1997 | -0.0431 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 1998 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -8383.0% |
| 1999 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2000 | 6.54 % change on previous year | +108.9% |
| 2001 | 4.87 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 2002 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 2003 | 4.81 % change on previous year | +92.5% |
| 2004 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 2005 | 4.76 % change on previous year | +38.4% |
| 2006 | 5.66 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 2007 | 5.03 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2008 | 5.73 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 6.19 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 5.16 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2011 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 2012 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2013 | 1.65 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 2014 | 0.6972 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 2015 | 4.06 % change on previous year | +482.6% |
| 2016 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 4.91 % change on previous year | +35.2% |
| 2018 | 4.97 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 2020 | 23.82 % change on previous year | +622.0% |
| 2021 | -0.8317 % change on previous year | -103.5% |
| 2022 | 0.4675 % change on previous year | -156.2% |
| 2023 | 6.61 % change on previous year | +1313.8% |
| 2024 | 11.24 % change on previous year | +70.1% |
| 2025 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.77 % change on previous year | 3.85 % change on previous year | 16.89 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 3.36 % change on previous year | -0.6603 % change on previous year | 10.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.95 % change on previous year | 2.5 % change on previous year | 6.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.26 % change on previous year | 0.6972 % change on previous year | 5.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.46 % change on previous year | -0.8317 % change on previous year | 23.82 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 140 Spain 4.11 % change on previous year compare
- 141 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4.06 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Austria 3.74 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Malaysia 3.42 % change on previous year compare
- 145 Guinea-Bissau 3.37 % change on previous year compare
- 146 New Zealand 3.36 % change on previous year compare
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 general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Canada?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Canada was 3.46 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 23.82 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8317 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Canada rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Canada ranks 143rd out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.