ECONOMIC INDICATORS OF CANADA

BACKGROUND

• Canada is the second largest country in the world
• Canada has a population of 35,105,000
• The official language of Canada is French and English
• They use the Canadian dollar currently worth more than US dollar

MAIN IMPORTS & EXPORTS

• Canadian exports are petroleum, automobiles, aluminum, lumber, and plastics.
• Canada imports automobiles, computer accessories, and iron and still mill products.

GDP
Gross Domestic Product

GDP IN BILLIONS

Canada GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada was worth 1821.40 billion US dollars in 2012. The GDP value of Canada represents 2.94 percent of the world economy. GDP in Canada averaged 524.79 USD Billion from 1960 until 2012, reaching an all time high of 1821.40 USD Billion in 2012 and a record low of 40.80 USD Billion in 1961. GDP in Canada is reported by the World Bank Group.

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Unemployment Rate in Canada remained unchanged at 6.90 percent in April of 2014 from 6.90 percent in March of 2014. Unemployment Rate in Canada averaged 7.75 Percent from 1966 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 13.10 Percent in December of 1982 and a record low of 2.90 Percent in June of 1966. Unemployment Rate in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada.

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada increased to 124.80 Index Points in March of 2014 from 124.10 Index Points in February of 2014. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada averaged 56.77 Index Points from 1950 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 124.80 Index Points in March of 2014 and a record low of 12.10 Index Points in January of 1950. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada.

BALANCE OF TRADE

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International trade makes up a large part of the Canadian economy. Exports amount to more than 45% of its GDP. The United States is by far its largest trading partner, accounting for about 79% of exports and 54% of imports as of 2008. Canada is one of the few developed nations that are a net exporter of energy. Canada imports mostly machinery and equipment, motor vehicles and parts, electronics, and chemicals.

PRODUCTIVITY

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Canada Productivity

Productivity in Canada increased to 104.37 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2013 from 103.38 Index Points in the third quarter of 2013. Productivity in Canada averaged 87.55 Index Points from 1981 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 104.37 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 69.61 Index Points in the third quarter of 1981. Productivity in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada.

STOCK MARKET

STOCK MARKET

The Canada Stock Market (S&P/TSX) increased to 14654.94 Index points in May from 14533.57 Index points in April of 2014. Stock Market in Canada averaged 3830.31 Index points from 1919 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 15073.13 Index points in June of 2008 and a record low of 64.20 Index points in June of 1932.