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Canada Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

113.94% +2.64% (+2.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #11 Global Peak 118.07% (2020) Source IMF WEO

Canada Government Debt to GDP (1980–2025)

Overview

Canada's government debt to gdp stood at 113.94% in 2025, a rise of +2.64% from 2024. The IMF projects 113.94% by 2025. Canada ranked 11th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 107.89% - -
2029* IMF 109.73% - -
2028* IMF 110.70% - -
2027* IMF 111.80% - -
2026* IMF 112.95% - -
2025* IMF 113.94% - -
2025 113.94% +2.64% #11
2024 111.30% +3.59% #176
2023 107.71% +3.50% #170
2022 104.21% −8.41% #168
2021 112.62% −5.45% #172
2020 118.07% +27.86% #171
2019 90.21% −0.57% #165
2018 90.78% −0.17% #171
2017 90.94% −1.46% #168
2016 92.40% +0.37% #169
2015 92.03% +6.49% #169
2014 85.54% −2.06% #166
2013 87.61% +0.45% #168
2012 87.15% +2.87% #170
2011 84.29% +0.31% #169
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +17.2% GDP growth 2.0% C/A balance 0.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canada's government debt to gdp?

Canada's government debt to gdp was 113.94% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Canada?

Canada's government debt to gdp peaked at 118.07% in 2020.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Canada?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Canada was 44.59% in 1980.

How does Canada rank in government debt to gdp?

Canada ranks 11th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Canada in 2025?

Canada's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 113.94% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Canada in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Canada in 2025 was 113.94%. This ranks 11th in the world.

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