Retail Sales in Canada
The Canadian economy recorded an average growth rate of 4.4% in retail sales over the decade to 2024, below Major Economies's average of 4.1%. In 2024, Canada's retail sales growth was 1.6%.
Canada Retail Chart
Note: This chart displays Retail Sales (ann. var. %) for Canada from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Canada Retail Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales (ann. var. %) | -0.9 | 11.9 | 8.3 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
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