Canada: Savings, percent of GDP

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 Canada

Savings as percent of GDP

 Latest value 21.84
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1961 - 2023
 Average 21.05
 Min - Max 14.06 - 24.62
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2023 is 21.84 percent, a decline from 24.07 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 23.44 percent, based on data from 96 countries. Historically, the average for Canada from 1961 to 2023 is 21.05 percent. The minimum value, 14.06 percent, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 24.62 percent was recorded in 2006. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Canada - Savings, percent of GDP - Recent values chart

Historical series
Canada - Savings, percent of GDP - historical chart - 1961-2023




The savings in Canada and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.
Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Share of industry 22.45 2020 percent
 Share of manufacturing 9.02 2020 percent
 Share of services 69.56 2020 percent
 Industry value added 371.73 2020 billion U.S. dollars
 Manufacturing value added 149.27 2020 billion U.S. dollars
 Services value added 1,151.69 2020 billion U.S. dollars
 Savings, percent of GDP 21.84 2023 percent
 Savings, in dollars 467.59 2023 billion U.S. dollars
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