Public Debt in Canada
Public debt in Canada averaged 102.0% of GDP in the decade to 2023, below the average for Major Economies of 117.7% of GDP. Public debt in 2023 was 104.0% of GDP. For more information on public debt, visit our dedicated page.
Canada Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for Canada from 2023 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Canada Public Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 128.6 | 117.8 | 98.8 | 104.0 | 107.3 |
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