Canada: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 188.91 billion Canadian Dollar as of Q1 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 182.9 billion Canadian Dollar. Historically, the average for Canada from Q1 1961 to Q1 2026 is 53.55 billion Canadian Dollar. The minimum of 1.52 billion Canadian Dollar was recorded in Q2 1961, while the maximum of 188.91 billion Canadian Dollar was reached in Q1 2026.
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- Measure: billion Canadian Dollar
- Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Canada: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 188.91 |
| 2025 Q4 | 182.9 |
| 2025 Q3 | 174.28 |
| 2025 Q2 | 173.24 |
| 2025 Q1 | 180.61 |
| 2024 Q4 | 173.12 |
| 2024 Q3 | 165.93 |
| 2024 Q2 | 161.03 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 21.91 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 508.18 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -2.01 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -1.87 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 188.91 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Long-term interest rate | 3.42 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 13.71 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on goods and services | 13.82 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 0.92 | 2024 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 53.91 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt | 111.30 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt held by non-residents | 23.05 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 6.19 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 16.49 | 2024 | percent |