Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Canada
Canada: Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 140.35 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Canada, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Canada recorded 140.35 billion for portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in 2024.
The figure is up 477.3% on the previous year and up 65.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Canada peaked at 173.88 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -27.73 billion, in 2007.
That places Canada 8th out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11.24 billion | — |
| 2006 | 27.49 billion | +144.6% |
| 2007 | -27.73 billion | -200.9% |
| 2008 | 39.43 billion | -242.2% |
| 2009 | 98.99 billion | +151.0% |
| 2010 | 124.08 billion | +25.3% |
| 2011 | 122.64 billion | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 103.43 billion | -15.7% |
| 2013 | 62.84 billion | -39.2% |
| 2014 | 84.79 billion | +34.9% |
| 2015 | 84.32 billion | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 113.31 billion | +34.4% |
| 2017 | 140.52 billion | +24.0% |
| 2018 | 41.47 billion | -70.5% |
| 2019 | 26.80 billion | -35.4% |
| 2020 | 99.66 billion | +271.9% |
| 2021 | 173.88 billion | +74.5% |
| 2022 | 106.78 billion | -38.6% |
| 2023 | 24.31 billion | -77.2% |
| 2024 | 140.35 billion | +477.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.88 billion | -27.73 billion | 98.99 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 90.42 billion | 26.80 billion | 140.52 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 109.00 billion | 24.31 billion | 173.88 billion | 5 |
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More external debt data for Canada
- Other investment, Debt instruments 1.30 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 8.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 988.42 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 31,206 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.5603 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 0 (2008)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -1.46 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 7.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -0.879 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 23,731 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Canada?
- Portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Canada was 140.35 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 173.88 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.73 billion in 2007.
- How does Canada rank for portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
- Canada ranks 8th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.