Real GDP (expenditure-based), Canada

Quarterly series published by Statistics Canada in Table 36-10-0104-01. Unit: CAD (chained 2017 dollars, annual rate).

Real GDP (expenditure-based) was C$2,524.1 bn in Q2 2026, up 0.8% from Q1 2026 and up 1.1% 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.

What changed in the latest release (Q2 2026)
  • On the previous reading (Q1 2026): up 0.8%, to C$2,524.1 bn
  • On a year earlier (Q2 2025): up 1.1%
  • Against the five-year average of C$2,425.3 bn: above
Latest, Q2 2026
C$2,524.1 bn
Up 0.8% from Q1 2026
A year earlier
C$2,496.0 bn
Q2 2025
Five-year high
C$2,524.1 bn
Q2 2026
Five-year low
C$2,221.9 bn
Q2 2021

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 C$2,221.9 bn (Q2 2021) to C$2,524.1 bn (Q2 2026). Since Q1 2006 the full range is C$1,779.8 bn (Q2 2009) to C$2,524.1 bn (Q2 2026).

Key facts

ReadingPeriodValue
LatestQ2 2026C$2,524.1 bn
PreviousQ1 2026C$2,503.6 bn
A year earlierQ2 2025C$2,496.0 bn
Five-year highQ2 2026C$2,524.1 bn
Five-year lowQ2 2021C$2,221.9 bn
First observationQ1 2006C$1,787.8 bn

Unit: CAD (chained 2017 dollars, annual rate). 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

Quarterly, CAD (chained 2017 dollars, annual rate), Q1 2006 to Q2 2026
Real GDP (expenditure-based) from Q1 2006 to Q2 2026; latest C$2,524.1 bn in Q2 2026C$1,735bnC$1,944bnC$2,152bnC$2,360bnC$2,569bn20082012201620202024Real GDPC$2,524bnReal GDP (expenditure-based) from Q1 2006 to Q2 2026; latest C$2,524.1 bn in Q2 2026C$1,735bnC$2,013bnC$2,291bnC$2,569bn201020162022
  • Real GDP (expenditure-based) C$2,524bn
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.

Last five years

Quarterly, CAD (chained 2017 dollars, annual rate), Q2 2021 to Q2 2026
Real GDP (expenditure-based) over the last five years, ranging from C$2,221.9 bn to C$2,524.1 bnC$2,204bnC$2,288bnC$2,373bnC$2,458bnC$2,542bn20222023202420252026Real GDPC$2,524bnReal GDP (expenditure-based) over the last five years, ranging from C$2,221.9 bn to C$2,524.1 bnC$2,204bnC$2,317bnC$2,429bnC$2,542bn202220242026
  • Real GDP (expenditure-based) C$2,524bn
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.

Latest readings

Most recent observations
PeriodValueChange from previous
Q3 2024C$2,467.0 bn+0.8%
Q4 2024C$2,484.3 bn+0.7%
Q1 2025C$2,502.0 bn+0.7%
Q2 2025C$2,496.0 bn-0.2%
Q3 2025C$2,507.8 bn+0.5%
Q4 2025C$2,501.6 bn-0.2%
Q1 2026C$2,503.6 bn+0.1%
Q2 2026C$2,524.1 bn+0.8%
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 does the latest reading compare?

The latest reading of C$2,524.1 bn in Q2 2026 is above its five-year average of C$2,425.3 bn and above its ten-year average of C$2,299.2 bn. It is higher than 100% 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 C$2,473.2 bn, with a high of C$2,524.1 bn in Q2 2026 and a low of C$2,408.3 bn in Q3 2023. In the last ten years the largest rise from one reading to the next was in Q3 2020, to C$2,146.9 bn from C$1,968.1 bn in Q2 2020, and the largest fall was in Q2 2020, to C$1,968.1 bn from C$2,211.4 bn in Q1 2020.

Among the last 9 complete years, the average was highest in 2025, at C$2,501.8 bn, and lowest in 2020, at C$2,128.4 bn.

The same measure elsewhere: A$699.5 bn in Australia (Q2 2026, Real GDP); £744.5 bn in the United Kingdom (Q2 2026, Real GDP). Definitions differ between countries; each page gives its own.

Year by year

YearAverageLowHighLast readingReadings
2026C$2,513.9 bnC$2,503.6 bnC$2,524.1 bnC$2,524.1 bn Q2 20262
2025C$2,501.8 bnC$2,496.0 bnC$2,507.8 bnC$2,501.6 bn Q4 20254
2024C$2,456.3 bnC$2,427.1 bnC$2,484.3 bnC$2,484.3 bn Q4 20244
2023C$2,407.1 bnC$2,403.3 bnC$2,409.6 bnC$2,409.6 bn Q4 20234
2022C$2,360.9 bnC$2,331.1 bnC$2,378.2 bnC$2,378.2 bn Q4 20224
2021C$2,255.1 bnC$2,221.9 bnC$2,307.2 bnC$2,307.2 bn Q4 20214
2020C$2,128.4 bnC$1,968.1 bnC$2,211.4 bnC$2,187.2 bn Q4 20204
2019C$2,241.3 bnC$2,218.4 bnC$2,255.4 bnC$2,255.4 bn Q4 20194
2018C$2,199.4 bnC$2,179.8 bnC$2,213.1 bnC$2,213.1 bn Q4 20184
2017C$2,140.6 bnC$2,120.8 bnC$2,154.7 bnC$2,154.7 bn Q4 20174

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?

Gross domestic product at market prices, chained (2017) dollars, seasonally adjusted at annual rates.

Real GDP (expenditure-based) is published quarterly by Statistics Canada in its Table 36-10-0104-01 release. It is measured in CAD (chained 2017 dollars, annual rate) and is seasonally adjusted at an annual rate. EconoMonitor holds all 82 readings since Q1 2006 under the publisher's code 36100104:1.1.1.30, keeps earlier values when the publisher revises them, and compares each release with the downloaded file before it is shown.

Questions and sources

What is the latest reading of Real GDP (expenditure-based)?

C$2,524.1 bn 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 36100104:1.1.1.30.

Definitions of the other measures quoted on this page: Real GDP (AU), Real GDP (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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