🇨🇦 Canada
With 41,651,653 inhabitants (2025), Canada ranks 38 out of 213 in the population ranking (North America). GDP per capita – Canada: $55,698 /inh. (2025), ranking 29 out of 211. Economic growth is 1.7 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 6.9 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.1 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Canada, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Canada, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Reserves in months of imports (151/177), Equality of civil liberties across social groups (138/173), Obesity among adult men (148/196).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Canada has $55,698 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Canada has 6.9 %, above the regional median (North America: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Canada has 2.1 %, close to the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: Canada has 1.7 %, below the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | $2.3T | 2025 | 10 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $2.8T | 2025 | 16 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $41,986 /inh. | 2021 | 17 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $56,420 /inh. | 2025 | 23 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $55,698 /inh. | 2025 | 29 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $66,746 /inh. | 2025 | 30 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 4.9 % | 2021 | 75 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 1.7 % | 2025 | 154 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.8 % | 2025 | 156 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 122.6 % | 2008 | 17 of 164 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $5.81 | 2026 | 40 of 55 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.1 % | 2025 | 64 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.6 % | 2025 | 75 of 210 |
| Real interest rate | 0.1 % | 2017 | 122 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 2.7 % | 2017 | 142 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 1.4 LCU/$ | 2025 | 157 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 80.1 % | 2025 | 18 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 64.5 % | 2025 | 68 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 60.1 % | 2025 | 71 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 18.7 % | 2025 | 98 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 13.8 % | 2025 | 99 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 6.9 % | 2025 | 124 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 12.9 % | 2025 | 153 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 1.1 % | 2025 | 173 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $554.7B | 2025 | 15 of 205 |
| Services exports | $170.9B | 2025 | 15 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 16.1 % | 2024 | 48 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -1 % | 2025 | 96 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 31.3 % | 2025 | 117 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 63.5 % | 2025 | 127 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 32.2 % | 2025 | 132 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $70.1B | 2025 | 8 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 32,430,000 arr. | 2019 | 9 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $20B | 2011 | 12 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3 % | 2025 | 72 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0 % | 2025 | 187 of 196 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 53.9 % | 2024 | 5 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 1.8 % | 2024 | 24 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 21.9 % | 2025 | 42 of 187 |
| Budget balance | -1.2 % | 2024 | 53 of 158 |
| Central government debt | 64.1 % | 2024 | 73 of 109 |
| Military spending | 1.6 % | 2025 | 90 of 165 |
| Tax revenue | 13.7 % | 2024 | 101 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 19.1 % | 2023 | 115 of 160 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 199.2 % | 2025 | 6 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 124.1 % | 2008 | 16 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $125.6B | 2025 | 27 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 1.6 months | 2025 | 151 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 64.1 % | 2022 | 62 of 202 |
| Industry (including construction) | 27.4 % | 2022 | 68 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 22.2 % | 2025 | 89 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 23.2 % | 2025 | 94 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 9.3 % | 2022 | 110 of 201 |
| Household final consumption | 55.8 % | 2025 | 123 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1.9 % | 2022 | 152 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 20.3 % | 2025 | 36 of 213 |
| Population | 41,651,653 inhab. | 2025 | 38 of 213 |
| Urban population | 82.9 % | 2025 | 49 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 40.3 yrs | 2023 | 50 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 80 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 93.1 % | 2024 | 85 of 145 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.8 % | 2025 | 102 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.6 per 100 women | 2025 | 106 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.7 % | 2025 | 106 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.3 % | 2025 | 108 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 54.4 per 100 | 2025 | 112 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 15 % | 2025 | 177 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road traffic deaths | 5.3 per 100,000 | 2019 | 31 of 188 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 80 yrs | 2024 | 32 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 82.1 yrs | 2024 | 33 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 84.3 yrs | 2024 | 34 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 67.9 yrs | 2023 | 39 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 5.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 43 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 4.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 46 of 194 |
| Male suicide rate | 12.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 71 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 8.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 73 of 183 |
| Death rate | 7.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 82 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 4.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 87 of 183 |
| Population growth | 0.94 % | 2025 | 101 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 8.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 170 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.25 children/woman | 2024 | 188 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2022 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Health expenditure | 11.3 % | 2024 | 13 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 11.26 per 1,000 | 2023 | 19 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 6 per 100,000 | 2024 | 41 of 206 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 15.3 % | 2024 | 52 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 98.6 % | 2024 | 63 of 211 |
| Physicians | 2.82 per 1,000 | 2023 | 68 of 193 |
| Hospital beds | 2.5 per 1,000 | 2022 | 82 of 190 |
| Measles vaccination | 92 % | 2024 | 84 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 98.3 % | 2024 | 93 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of men | 84.6 kg | 2009 | 5 of 48 |
| Average weight of women | 70.1 kg | 2009 | 14 of 48 |
| Tobacco use among men | 13.7 % | 2024 | 22 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 178.1 cm | 2014 | 27 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 39 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 11.2 % | 2024 | 40 of 165 |
| Average height of women | 163.9 cm | 2014 | 40 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 9.2 L/person | 2024 | 44 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 77 of 190 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 7.7 % | 2024 | 85 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult women | 24.4 % | 2024 | 89 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 8.7 % | 2024 | 97 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 26 % | 2024 | 116 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 27.5 % | 2024 | 148 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.9 % | 2020 | 3 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 34.6 % | 2020 | 19 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 1.7 % | 2020 | 20 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 1.5 % | 2020 | 26 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.7 | 2003 | 27 of 204 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.71 | 2003 | 34 of 205 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 3 % | 2020 | 36 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 22.2 % | 2024 | 40 of 212 |
| Frequent prayer | 35.5 % | 2022 | 56 of 80 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.58 | 2003 | 61 of 203 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 16.4 % | 2022 | 90 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 4.9 % | 2020 | 91 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 35.2 % | 2022 | 97 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 53.3 % | 2020 | 110 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.3 % | 2022 | 33 of 169 |
| Gini index | 31.5 | 2022 | 46 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.7 % | 2022 | 56 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 24.6 % | 2022 | 124 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 202,080 km | 2026 | 1 of 227 |
| Total area | 15,634,410 km² | 2024 | 2 of 212 |
| Land area | 8,788,700 km² | 2024 | 4 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 58.6 ° | 2026 | 9 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 8,892 km | 2026 | 9 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Population density | 4.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 203 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable fresh water per person | 73,170 m³/inh. | 2022 | 6 of 181 |
| Highest point | 5,959 m | 2026 | 15 of 229 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.4 % | 2015 | 70 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 487 m | 2026 | 72 of 166 |
| Average annual rainfall | 537 mm | 2022 | 138 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 42 % | 2024 | 74 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 12.9 % | 2025 | 139 of 210 |
| Arable land | 4.3 % | 2024 | 140 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 6.5 % | 2024 | 188 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.94 | 2025 | 11 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.94 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.84 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.59 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.74 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.63 | 2025 | 36 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.88 | 2025 | 43 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of expression index | 0.93 | 2025 | 12 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.92 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.85 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.91 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.94 | 2025 | 34 of 174 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.9 | 2025 | 35 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.87 | 2025 | 47 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.84 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.33 | 2025 | 138 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 3.12 | 2025 | 4 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.76 | 2025 | 10 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.03 | 2025 | 11 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.5 | 2025 | 11 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 75 pts | 2024 | 15 of 179 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.44 | 2025 | 15 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.59 | 2025 | 16 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.48 | 2025 | 19 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.96 | 2025 | 19 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.9 | 2025 | 30 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.81 | 2025 | 56 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 50 % | 2025 | 7 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 30.3 % | 2025 | 74 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,920 | 2025 | 165 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 87.9 /100 | 2025 | 24 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 75 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 73 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 17.2 pts | 2025 | 7 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by simple declaration | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Varies or other | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 78 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Legalized | 2026 | 8 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of modern contraceptives | 73.3 % | 1995 | 10 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 4.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 29 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 12 per 100,000 | 2023 | 51 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98 % | 2020 | 111 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $2,106 | 2024 | 12 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $2,324 | 2024 | 14 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.4 /10 | 2024 | 26 of 186 |
| Trade union membership rate | 29.4 % | 2020 | 26 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 95.6 % | 2022 | 28 of 210 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 31.3 % | 2020 | 42 of 99 |
Family & Nationality 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Canada?
Canada has about 41,651,653 inhabitants (2025), ranking 38 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Canada?
GDP per capita is $55,698 /inh. (2025): Canada ranks 29 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Canada?
Annual inflation is 2.1 % (2025); Canada ranks 64 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Canada?
The unemployment rate is 6.9 % (2025); Canada ranks 124 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Canada stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Canada has $55,698 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Canada come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.