Real GDP growth (quarter on quarter, not annualized), Canada
Real GDP growth (quarter on quarter, not annualized) was 0.80% in Q2 2026, up 0.70 pp from Q1 2026 and up 1.00 pp from a year earlier. The figure is published by Statistics Canada in Table 36-10-0104-01. The series starts in Q1 2006 and has 82 observations. Source: Statistics Canada.
- On the previous reading (Q1 2026): up 0.70 pp, to 0.80%
- On a year earlier (Q2 2025): up 1.00 pp
- Against the five-year average of 0.65%: above
Sparklines: the last ten years; the amber dot marks the reading in the tile. Source: Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0104-01, 2026-06-30. Reproduced and distributed on an "as is" basis with the permission of Statistics Canada. For our calculations: Adapted from Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0104-01, 2026-06-30. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Overview
Over the last five years the series ranged from -0.20% (Q2 2025) to 2.00% (Q3 2021). Since Q1 2006 the full range is -11.00% (Q2 2020) to 9.10% (Q3 2020).
Key facts
| Reading | Period | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Latest | Q2 2026 | 0.80% |
| Previous | Q1 2026 | 0.10% |
| A year earlier | Q2 2025 | -0.20% |
| Five-year high | Q3 2021 | 2.00% |
| Five-year low | Q2 2025 | -0.20% |
| First observation | Q1 2006 | 0.80% |
Unit: percent. Source: Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0104-01, 2026-06-30. Reproduced and distributed on an "as is" basis with the permission of Statistics Canada. For our calculations: Adapted from Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0104-01, 2026-06-30. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
How has it moved since Q1 2006?
Full history
- Real GDP growth (quarter on quarter, not annualized) 0.8%
Last five years
- Real GDP growth (quarter on quarter, not annualized) 0.8%
Latest readings
| Period | Value | Change from previous |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | 0.80% | 0.00 pp |
| Q4 2024 | 0.70% | -0.10 pp |
| Q1 2025 | 0.70% | 0.00 pp |
| Q2 2025 | -0.20% | -0.90 pp |
| Q3 2025 | 0.50% | +0.70 pp |
| Q4 2025 | -0.20% | -0.70 pp |
| Q1 2026 | 0.10% | +0.30 pp |
| Q2 2026 | 0.80% | +0.70 pp |
How does the latest reading compare?
The latest reading of 0.80% in Q2 2026 is above its five-year average of 0.65% and above its ten-year average of 0.55%. It is higher than 62% of all 82 readings since Q1 2006. It has risen for 2 readings in a row up to Q2 2026. Over the last 12 readings, from Q3 2023 to Q2 2026, it averaged 0.41%, with a high of 0.80% in Q2 2024 and a low of -0.20% in Q2 2025. In the last ten years the largest rise from one reading to the next was in Q3 2020, to 9.10% from -11.00% in Q2 2020, and the largest fall was in Q2 2020, to -11.00% from -1.90% in Q1 2020.
Among the last 9 complete years, the average was highest in 2021, at 1.35%, and lowest in 2020, at -0.48%.
The same measure elsewhere: 0.40% in Australia (Q2 2026, Real GDP growth (quarter on quarter)); 0.50% in the United Kingdom (Q2 2026, Real GDP growth (quarter on quarter)). Definitions differ between countries; each page gives its own.
Year by year
| Year | Average | Low | High | Last reading | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.45% | 0.10% | 0.80% | 0.80% Q2 2026 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0.20% | -0.20% | 0.70% | -0.20% Q4 2025 | 4 |
| 2024 | 0.75% | 0.70% | 0.80% | 0.70% Q4 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0.38% | 0.10% | 1.10% | 0.10% Q4 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0.75% | 0.10% | 1.10% | 0.10% Q4 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1.35% | -0.10% | 2.00% | 1.80% Q4 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | -0.48% | -11.00% | 9.10% | 1.90% Q4 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0.48% | 0.20% | 1.10% | 0.30% Q4 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0.68% | 0.20% | 1.20% | 0.20% Q4 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 0.73% | 0.00% | 1.30% | 0.50% Q4 2017 | 4 |
Averages, lows and highs are calculated by EconoMonitor from the published readings. Source: Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0104-01, 2026-06-30. Reproduced and distributed on an "as is" basis with the permission of Statistics Canada. For our calculations: Adapted from Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0104-01, 2026-06-30. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
How is it measured?
Percent change in real GDP from the previous quarter, as published by Statistics Canada.
Real GDP growth (quarter on quarter, not annualized) is published quarterly by Statistics Canada in its Table 36-10-0104-01 release. It is measured in percent and is seasonally adjusted at an annual rate. EconoMonitor holds all 82 readings since Q1 2006 under the publisher's code 36100104:1.7.1.30, keeps earlier values when the publisher revises them, and compares each release with the downloaded file before it is shown.
- Frequency: quarterly; seasonal adjustment: SAAR.
- Unit: percent.
- Release: Table 36-10-0104-01, published by Statistics Canada.
- Source series code: 36100104:1.7.1.30.
- Methodology: how EconoMonitor stores and checks this series.
Questions and sources
What is the latest reading of Real GDP growth (quarter on quarter, not annualized)?
0.80% in Q2 2026, as published by Statistics Canada.
How often is it updated?
Quarterly, with each Table 36-10-0104-01 release. EconoMonitor reloads the series after each release and keeps earlier values when the publisher revises them.
Where can I check it?
At the publisher: Statistics Canada Web Data Service, series code 36100104:1.7.1.30.
Definitions of the other measures quoted on this page: Real GDP growth (quarter on quarter) (AU), Real GDP growth (quarter on quarter) (UK). Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian National Accounts (5206.0), 2026-06-30 (CC BY 4.0). Figures calculated by EconoMonitor are based on ABS data. EconoMonitor is not affiliated with or endorsed by the ABS. Source: Office for National Statistics. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. EconoMonitor is not affiliated with or endorsed by the ONS.
Source: Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0104-01, 2026-06-30. Reproduced and distributed on an "as is" basis with the permission of Statistics Canada. For our calculations: Adapted from Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0104-01, 2026-06-30. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product. Checks for this release: Check A passed, Check B passed.
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