Annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main in Canada
Canada: Annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main was 524,591 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
524,591 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
14th
of 30 countries
All-time high
524,591 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit
in 2025
All-time low
62,676 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit
in 1981
Years of data
45
1981–2025
Annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main in Canada, 1981–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main in Canada is 524,591 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and up 64.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main in Canada peaked at 524,591 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit in 2025 and was at its lowest, 62,676 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit, in 1981.
Canada ranks 14th of 30 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main in Canada, year by year
| Year | Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 62,676 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | — |
| 1982 | 71,105 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +13.4% |
| 1983 | 75,985 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +6.9% |
| 1984 | 80,541 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 85,145 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 90,053 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 95,554 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +6.1% |
| 1988 | 101,789 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 109,642 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 119,614 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +9.1% |
| 1991 | 127,936 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 134,561 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 136,703 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 137,887 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 138,954 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 137,856 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 138,865 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 141,164 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 146,913 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 157,312 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 164,174 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 174,062 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 184,162 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 191,631 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 201,085 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 214,240 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 228,417 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 245,007 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 259,575 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 267,925 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 281,433 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 290,653 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 303,079 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 311,418 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 319,604 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 327,445 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 338,899 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 353,312 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 369,562 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 381,532 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 406,995 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 431,823 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 455,377 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 495,933 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +8.9% |
| 2025 | 524,591 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | +5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 85,832 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 62,676 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 109,642 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 9 |
| 1990s | 136,045 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 119,614 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 146,913 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 10 |
| 2000s | 201,966 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 157,312 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 259,575 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 10 |
| 2010s | 316,333 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 267,925 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 369,562 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 10 |
| 2020s | 449,375 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 381,532 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 524,591 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 11 Czechia 1.19 million Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit compare
- 12 Norway 941,745 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit compare
- 13 Iceland 846,616 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit compare
- 15 Denmark 513,656 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit compare
- 16 Germany 502,066 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit compare
- 17 France 488,510 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit compare
More public sector data for Canada
- Arms imports 149.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 3.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate 96.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 149.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 711.23 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0129 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 7.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 29.35 billion current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 8.65 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main in Canada?
- Annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main in Canada was 524,591 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 524,591 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit in 2025.
- What is the lowest annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 62,676 Domestic currency (incl. conversion to current currency made using a fixed parit in 1981.
- How does Canada rank for annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main?
- Canada ranks 14th out of 30 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Annual government deficit/surplus, revenue, expenditure and main aggregates IDC. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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