Government finances

Central government data (World Bank WDI). Not directly comparable with EU Maastricht figures which use general government.

Government debt
64.1% GDP
2024
Govt expenditure
19.1% GDP
2023
Budget deficit
1.2% GDP
2024

Price level

Canada is 16.5% cheaper than the USA overall (2025). Index: USA = 100.

Overall price level
83.5(USA=100)
2025

Source: World Bank WDI (PA.NUS.PPP / PA.NUS.FCRF × 100). GDP price level only.

Government debt since 2010

YearDebt (% GDP)Change
201053.1—
201154.1+1
201255.7+1.6
201353.2-2.5
201451.5-1.8
201556+4.5
201656+0
201754.5-1.6
201853.1-1.3
201953.4+0.2
202074.6+21.2
202168.8-5.8
202259.4-9.3
202360.5+1
202464.1+3.7

Data sources

DatasetSourceCoverage
Govt debt / expenditure / revenue / surplusWorld Bank WDI (GC.* indicators)2000–2024
Price level index (USA=100)World Bank WDI PPP/XR ratio1990–2023
Labour tax wedgeEurostat earn_nt_taxrateEEA/EU only
Statutory tax ratesOECD / EC Taxation Trends 2024EU+EFTA only
Canada — nstate — nstate