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Defense★ Primary KPI

Canada — Defense spending

Military spending as % of GDP; measures the national defense effort.
1.3 % GDP
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Economy & public finances

Canada — Current account balance

Balance of current transactions with abroad (goods, services, income), as % of GDP; positive means the country lends to the world.
-0.1 % GDP
2025
Source: IMF· 2025
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Economy & public finances

Canada — Budget Balance / GDP

Government revenue minus spending over a year, as % of GDP; negative is a deficit, positive a surplus.
-1.8 % GDP
2025
Source: Eurostat· 2026
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Updated on Aug 4, 2026

Defense

Canada — Arms imports

Value of arms transfers imported; indicates dependence on external suppliers.
149M USD
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Social cohesion, poverty & inequality

Canada — Gini index

Measure of income inequality from 0 (perfect equality) to 1; the lower the index, the more equal the society.
31.5 index
2022
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Environment, energy & climate★ Primary KPI

Canada — GHG emissions

Total greenhouse-gas emissions, in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent; cutting it is the climate goal.
768 MtCO2e
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Economy & public finances★ Primary KPI

Canada — GDP Growth

Change in real GDP from one period to the next; positive means the economy grows, negative that it shrinks.
1.9 %
2025
Source: OECD· 2026
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Updated on Aug 3, 2026

Defense

Canada — Active military personnel

Number of active-duty military personnel; reflects the size of the armed forces.
72K
2020
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Updated on Aug 3, 2026

Environment, energy & climate

Canada — Air quality (PM2.5)

Average concentration of fine PM2.5 particles in the air; above WHO thresholds, health is at risk.
6.55 µg/m3
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Updated on Aug 3, 2026

Labour market

Canada — Activity rate

Share of people aged 15-64 in the labour market (employed or seeking work); measures engagement in working life.
64.7 %
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Updated on Aug 2, 2026

Health

Canada — Health expenditure

Current health spending as % of GDP; measures resources devoted to the healthcare system.
11.3 % GDP
2024
Source: OECD· 2025
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Updated on Aug 1, 2026

Defense

Canada — Defense spending — local currency (EUR)

Military expenditure in current local currency units (EUR) — domestic-budget view.
40.2B EUR
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Economy & public finances★ Primary KPI

Canada — GDP Growth

Change in real GDP from one period to the next; positive means the economy grows, negative that it shrinks.
1.9 %
2025
Source: OECD· 2026
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Economy & public finances

Canada — GDP

Gross domestic product at current prices, expressed in billions of US dollars (market exchange rate). The standard cross-country measure of "size of the economy" in a common currency.
2,225 USD bn
2025
Source: IMF· 2025
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Economy & public finances

Canada — Public debt

Total government debt as a share of GDP; the lower the ratio, the more sustainable the debt.
112.5 % GDP
2025
Source: IMF· 2025
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Economy & public finances

Canada — Budget Balance / GDP

Government revenue minus spending over a year, as % of GDP; negative is a deficit, positive a surplus.
-1.8 % GDP
2025
Source: Eurostat· 2026
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Economy & public finances

Canada — Public spending

Total government spending relative to GDP; gauges the weight of the state in the economy.
19.1 % GDP
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Economy & public finances

Canada — GDP per capita

National output (GDP) divided by population; a rough proxy for average living standards, in dollars.
55K USD
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Economy & public finances

Canada — Mandatory levies

Taxes and social contributions collected, as % of GDP; measures the overall tax burden.
13.7 % GDP
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Economy & public finances

Canada — Current account balance

Balance of current transactions with abroad (goods, services, income), as % of GDP; positive means the country lends to the world.
-0.1 % GDP
2025
Source: IMF· 2025
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Economy & public finances

Canada — International reserves

Total reserve assets held by the central bank (gold, FX, SDRs, IMF position). Signals the country's ability to meet external obligations.
124,435 M USD
2025
Source: IMF· 2025
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Labour market★ Primary KPI

Canada — Unemployment Rate

Share of the labour force without a job and seeking one, per the ILO definition; lower is better.
6.8 %
2025
Source: OECD· 2026
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Labour market

Canada — Youth Unemployment

Unemployment rate for ages 15-24; usually higher than average, it reveals young people's entry difficulties.
11.4 %
2025
Source: ILO· 2023
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Labour market

Canada — Employment Rate

Share of people aged 15-64 who are employed; measures how well the economy puts working-age people to work.
61.4 %
2025
Source: ILO· 2023
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Labour market

Canada — Activity rate

Share of people aged 15-64 in the labour market (employed or seeking work); measures engagement in working life.
64.7 %
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Labour market

Canada — Hours worked

Mean weekly hours actually worked per employed person. Measures work intensity.
32.26 hrs/week
2024
Source: ILO· 2023
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Labour market

Canada — Labour cost index — total

Quarterly labour cost index for NACE B-S (compensation of employees + taxes − subsidies), index 2020=100.
120 index
2025
Source: BIS· 2026
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Labour market

Canada — Labour cost index — services

Same LCI for NACE G-N services aggregate (wholesale, retail, transport, ICT, finance, real estate, professional & support services).
122 index
2025
Source: BIS· 2026
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Labour market

Canada — Labour force participation rate

Share of the working-age population (15+) that is either employed or actively seeking work. Measures labour-market engagement.
65.3 %
2025
Source: ILO· 2023
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Defense★ Primary KPI

Canada — Defense spending

Military spending as % of GDP; measures the national defense effort.
1.3 % GDP
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Canada — Defense spending — % of government expenditure

Military expenditure as a share of total general government expenditure.
3.1 %
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Canada — Armed forces at a glance

70,500
Active personnel· 2024
Personnel
  • ≈70,500
    Active personnel
  • ≈30,000
    Reserves
Land
  • ≈80
    Main battle tanks
  • ≈600
    Armoured vehicles
  • ≈90
    Artillery pieces
Source: IISS Military Balance 2024 · SIPRI· 2024
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Defense

Canada — Military spending (USD)

Military spending in current USD; enables volume comparison.
29.3B USD
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Canada — Active military personnel

Number of active-duty military personnel; reflects the size of the armed forces.
72K
2020
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Canada — Arms exports

Value of arms transfers exported; indicates weight in the global defense industry.
152M USD
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Canada — Arms imports

Value of arms transfers imported; indicates dependence on external suppliers.
149M USD
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Canada — Military personnel (% labour force)

Share of military personnel in the labour force.
0.4 %
2020
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Canada — Defense spending — local currency (EUR)

Military expenditure in current local currency units (EUR) — domestic-budget view.
40.2B EUR
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Environment, energy & climate★ Primary KPI

Canada — GHG emissions

Total greenhouse-gas emissions, in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent; cutting it is the climate goal.
768 MtCO2e
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Environment, energy & climate

Canada — Electricity production by source

637 TWh· 2024
Total production
  • Other
  • Solar PV
  • Wind
  • Hydro
  • Oil
  • Natural gas
  • Coal
  • Nuclear

Electricity generation by source (not primary energy). Physical balance in TWh.

Source: Ember — Yearly Electricity Data· 2024
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Environment, energy & climate

Canada — Renewable energy share

Share of renewables in energy consumption; the higher, the more decarbonised the mix.
23.8 %
2021
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Environment, energy & climate

Canada — Air quality (PM2.5)

Average concentration of fine PM2.5 particles in the air; above WHO thresholds, health is at risk.
6.55 µg/m3
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Environment, energy & climate

Canada — Forest cover

Share of land covered by forest; a carbon sink and a biodiversity marker.
39.5 %
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Purchasing power & prices★ Primary KPI

Canada — Inflation (CPI)

Average annual rise in consumer prices (CPI); 2% is the common target, above it purchasing power erodes.
2.1 %
2025
Source: OECD· 2026
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Immigration & integration

Canada — Net migration

Difference between people entering and leaving the territory; positive means more arrivals than departures.
368.6K
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Education & training★ Primary KPI

Canada — Education expenditure

Total spending on education as % of GDP; measures the national effort for schools and universities.
4.8 % GDP
2022
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Education & training★ Primary KPI

Canada — Education Spending

Public spending on education
4.8 % GDP
2022
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Education & training

Canada — Student/Teacher Ratio

Primary school student–teacher ratio
17.42 ratio
2000
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Education & training

Canada — Tertiary Attainment

Share of 25-34 year-olds with a tertiary degree; measures the qualification level of the young generation.
34.7 %
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Education & training

Canada — PISA scores

Average pupil score on the international PISA tests (reading, maths, science); allows education systems to be compared.
512 score
2018
Source: World Bank· 2024
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Education & training

Canada — Student-teacher ratio

Average number of pupils per teacher; a lower ratio means better supervision.
17.42 ratio
2000
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Education & training

Canada — Tertiary enrolment

Number of students enrolled in higher education; tracks the expansion of universities.
76.27
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Health

Canada — Health expenditure

Current health spending as % of GDP; measures resources devoted to the healthcare system.
11.3 % GDP
2024
Source: OECD· 2025
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Health

Canada — Health spending per capita

Current health spending per capita, in US dollars. Measures what a country devotes on average per person to the healthcare system.
6.4K USD
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Health★ Primary KPI

Canada — Life expectancy

Average number of years a newborn can expect to live under current mortality conditions.
82.11 years
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Health

Canada — Infant mortality

Deaths of children before age 1 per 1,000 live births; a key indicator of a country's health.
4.7 per 1,000
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Health

Canada — Physician density

Number of physicians per 1,000 inhabitants; a low level signals medical deserts.
2.82 per 1,000
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Health

Canada — Vaccination coverage

Share of the population properly vaccinated; a high rate protects the community.
92 %
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Health

Canada — Preventable mortality

Deaths that could have been avoided through prevention or care, per 100,000; lower is better.
126 per 100k
2022
Source: OECD
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Health

Canada — Hospital beds

Number of hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants; measures hospital capacity.
2.54 per 1,000
2022
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Security & crime★ Primary KPI

Canada — Homicide Rate

Homicides per 100,000 inhabitants; the most reliable violence indicator as it is best recorded.
1.98 per 100k
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Housing★ Primary KPI

Canada — Property price index

House price index (Notaires-INSEE); tracks property prices, base 100 at a reference year.
154 index
2025
Source: BIS· 2025
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Housing

Canada — Household credit

Outstanding credit to households as % of GDP. Measures structural household leverage.
100 % GDP
2024
Source: BIS· 2025
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Transport & mobility★ Primary KPI

Canada — Road Mortality

Number of people killed on the roads; the main road-safety indicator.
5.3
2019
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Institutional trust

Canada — Leader approval

Mark Carney · Premier ministre· in office since March 2025

55 %net +16
Job approval· Angus Reid Institute· 2026-06
Source: Angus Reid Institute· 2026-06
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Institutional trust★ Primary KPI

Canada — Trust in national government

Share of the population reporting trust in the national government.
48.5 %
2023
Source: OECD
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Institutional trust

Canada — Trust in parliament

Share of the population reporting trust in parliament.
47 %
2023
Source: OECD
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Institutional trust

Canada — Trust in the justice system

Share of the population reporting trust in the justice system.
62.5 %
2023
Source: OECD
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Institutional trust

Canada — Trust in local government

Share of the population reporting trust in local government.
54 %
2023
Source: OECD
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Social cohesion, poverty & inequality

Canada — Gini index

Measure of income inequality from 0 (perfect equality) to 1; the lower the index, the more equal the society.
31.5 index
2022
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Social cohesion, poverty & inequality

Canada — Household over-indebtedness

Number of over-indebtedness filings; signals households' financial fragility.
14.1
2024
Source: BIS· 2025
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