Canada Current Account to GDP
-0.9%▼ −0.46 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Canada's current account deficit widened to 0.95% of GDP in 2025 from 0.49% in 2024. The deficit remains well below the all-time low of -4.70% recorded in 1975. The series dates back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.9% | -0.5% | 2.5%Dec 2000 | -4.7%Dec 1975 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $69.0B | $63.1B | $120.5B | $90.1M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 1.41 per USD | 1.40 per USD | 1.60 per USD | 0.95 per USD | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in Canada averaged -1.2% from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 2.5% in Dec 2000 and a record low of -4.7% in Dec 1975. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The current account balance as a percentage of GDP measures Canada's net trade in goods, services, and transfers relative to the size of its economy. The data are reported annually, expressed as a percentage of GDP, with observations available from 1960 onward.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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