Canada vs Western Hemisphere: Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities
Canada
58.80 billion
in 2024
Western Hemisphere
185.38 billion
in 2024
Canada rank
6th
Western Hemisphere rank
4th
Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities over time
- Canada
- Western Hemisphere
How they compare
Western Hemisphere currently reports 185.38 billion against 58.80 billion in Canada, a difference of 126.58 billion.
That makes Western Hemisphere's figure about 3.2 times Canada's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Western Hemisphere has been ahead every year.
Canada ranks 6th and Western Hemisphere ranks 4th of 196 countries.
Western Hemisphere has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Canada | Western Hemisphere | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 60.28 billion | 105.24 billion | 44.97 billion | Western Hemisphere |
| 2010s | 45.97 billion | 184.08 billion | 138.11 billion | Western Hemisphere |
| 2020s | 48.08 billion | 163.54 billion | 115.46 billion | Western Hemisphere |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities, Canada or Western Hemisphere?
- Western Hemisphere, at 185.38 billion against 58.80 billion in Canada as of 2024.
- What is the difference in direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities between Canada and Western Hemisphere?
- 126.58 billion, with Western Hemisphere ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Western Hemisphere?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Canada and Western Hemisphere rank globally for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
- Canada ranks 6th and Western Hemisphere ranks 4th of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.