Canada Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Current Receipts
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Current Receipts data was reported at 42.068 % in Dec 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.063 % for Sep 2026. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Current Receipts data is updated quarterly, averaging 40.015 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 228 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.361 % in Mar 1992 and a record low of 34.340 % in Mar 1970. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Current Receipts data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. YRGQ - General government current receipts, as a percentage of GDP
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 42.068 Dec 2026 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2026 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Financial Liabilities
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Financial Liabilities data was reported at 9.554 Ratio in Dec 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.525 Ratio for Sep 2026. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Financial Liabilities data is updated quarterly, averaging 28.756 Ratio from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 228 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.230 Ratio in Dec 1996 and a record low of 4.754 Ratio in Sep 2023. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Financial Liabilities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. GNFLQ-General government net financial liabilities, as a percentage of GDP
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.554 Dec 2026 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2026 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Assets
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Assets data was reported at 96.923 % in Dec 2026. This stayed constant from the previous number of 96.923 % for Sep 2026. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Assets data is updated quarterly, averaging 40.777 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 228 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 102.106 % in Dec 2020 and a record low of 30.994 % in Sep 1990. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Assets data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. GFAR-General government gross financial assets, as a percentage of GDP
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 96.923 Dec 2026 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2026 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Assets: Double Hit Scenario
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Assets: Double Hit Scenario data was reported at 72.746 % in Dec 2021. This stayed constant from the previous number of 72.746 % for Sep 2021. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Assets: Double Hit Scenario data is updated quarterly, averaging 39.214 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2021, with 208 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.276 % in Sep 2019 and a record low of 29.629 % in Sep 1990. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Assets: Double Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. GFAR-General government gross financial assets, as a percentage of GDP System of National Accounts 2008:https://unstats.un.org/unsd/nationalaccount/docs/sna2008.pdf European system of accounts ESA2010:https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/3859598/5925693/KS-02-13-269-EN.PDF/44cd9d01-bc64-40e5-bd40-d17df0c69334 Understanding Financial Accounts:https://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264281288-en
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 72.746 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2021 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Assets: Single Hit Scenario
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Assets: Single Hit Scenario data was reported at 72.746 % in Dec 2021. This stayed constant from the previous number of 72.746 % for Sep 2021. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Assets: Single Hit Scenario data is updated quarterly, averaging 39.214 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2021, with 208 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.276 % in Sep 2019 and a record low of 29.629 % in Sep 1990. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Assets: Single Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. GFAR-General government gross financial assets, as a percentage of GDP System of National Accounts 2008:https://unstats.un.org/unsd/nationalaccount/docs/sna2008.pdf European system of accounts ESA2010:https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/3859598/5925693/KS-02-13-269-EN.PDF/44cd9d01-bc64-40e5-bd40-d17df0c69334 Understanding Financial Accounts:https://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264281288-en
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 72.746 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2021 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Liabilities
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Liabilities data was reported at 106.477 Ratio in Dec 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 106.448 Ratio for Sep 2026. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Liabilities data is updated quarterly, averaging 84.386 Ratio from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 228 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 128.843 Ratio in Dec 2020 and a record low of 44.390 Ratio in Dec 1976. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Liabilities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. GGFLQ-General government gross financial liabilities, as a percentage of GDPData refer to the general government sector, which is a consolidation of accounts for the central, state and local government plus social security
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 106.477 Dec 2026 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2026 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Liabilities: Double Hit Scenario
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Liabilities: Double Hit Scenario data was reported at 110.063 Ratio in Dec 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 110.081 Ratio for Sep 2021. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Liabilities: Double Hit Scenario data is updated quarterly, averaging 78.556 Ratio from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2021, with 208 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 110.081 Ratio in Sep 2021 and a record low of 43.414 Ratio in Dec 1976. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Liabilities: Double Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. GGFLQ-General government gross financial liabilities, as a percentage of GDPData refer to the general government sector, which is a consolidation of accounts for the central, state and local government plus social security
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 110.063 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2021 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Liabilities: Single Hit Scenario
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Liabilities: Single Hit Scenario data was reported at 104.841 Ratio in Dec 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 105.048 Ratio for Sep 2021. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Liabilities: Single Hit Scenario data is updated quarterly, averaging 78.556 Ratio from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2021, with 208 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 108.779 Ratio in Dec 1996 and a record low of 43.414 Ratio in Dec 1976. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Gross Financial Liabilities: Single Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. GGFLQ-General government gross financial liabilities, as a percentage of GDPData refer to the general government sector, which is a consolidation of accounts for the central, state and local government plus social security
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 104.841 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2021 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Interest Payments
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Interest Payments data was reported at 0.412 % in Dec 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.434 % for Sep 2026. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Interest Payments data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.720 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 228 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.722 % in Jun 1995 and a record low of -1.671 % in Mar 2021. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Interest Payments data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. GNINTQ - Net general government interest payments, as a percentage of GDP
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.412 Dec 2026 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2026 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Lending
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Lending data was reported at -0.473 % in Dec 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.653 % for Sep 2026. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Lending data is updated quarterly, averaging -1.542 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 228 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.062 % in Jun 2000 and a record low of -22.093 % in Jun 2020. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Lending data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. NLGQ - General government net lending, as a percentage of GDPData refer to the general government sector, which is a consolidation of accounts for the central, state and local government plus social security
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -0.473 Dec 2026 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2026 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Lending: Double Hit Scenario
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Lending: Double Hit Scenario data was reported at -3.114 % in Dec 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of -3.944 % for Sep 2021. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Lending: Double Hit Scenario data is updated quarterly, averaging -2.678 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2021, with 208 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.062 % in Jun 2000 and a record low of -14.674 % in Dec 2020. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Lending: Double Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. NLGQ - General government net lending, as a percentage of GDPData refer to the general government sector, which is a consolidation of accounts for the central, state and local government plus social security Net lending:https://stats.oecd.org/glossary/detail.asp?ID=1758
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -3.114 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2021 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Lending: Single Hit Scenario
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Lending: Single Hit Scenario data was reported at -1.086 % in Dec 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of -1.727 % for Sep 2021. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Lending: Single Hit Scenario data is updated quarterly, averaging -2.580 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2021, with 208 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.062 % in Jun 2000 and a record low of -11.960 % in Jun 2020. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Net Lending: Single Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. NLGQ - General government net lending, as a percentage of GDPData refer to the general government sector, which is a consolidation of accounts for the central, state and local government plus social security Net lending:https://stats.oecd.org/glossary/detail.asp?ID=1758
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -1.086 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2021 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Primary Balance
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Primary Balance data was reported at -0.061 % in Dec 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.219 % for Sep 2026. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Primary Balance data is updated quarterly, averaging -0.601 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 228 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.829 % in Sep 1999 and a record low of -21.695 % in Jun 2020. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Primary Balance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. NLGXQ - General government primary balance, as a percentage of GDPGeneral government net lending excluding net interest payments OECD calculation, see OECD Economic Outlook database documentation
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| -0.061 Dec 2026 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2026 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Primary Balance: Double Hit Scenario
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Primary Balance: Double Hit Scenario data was reported at -3.183 % in Dec 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of -3.917 % for Sep 2021. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Primary Balance: Double Hit Scenario data is updated quarterly, averaging -0.601 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2021, with 208 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.829 % in Sep 1999 and a record low of -14.299 % in Dec 2020. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Primary Balance: Double Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. NLGXQ - General government primary balance, as a percentage of GDPGeneral government net lending excluding net interest payments OECD calculation, see OECD Economic Outlook, Database Inventory OECD Economic Outlook, Database Inventory:https://www.oecd.org/eco/outlook/Database_Inventory.pdf
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -3.183 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2021 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Primary Balance: Single Hit Scenario
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Primary Balance: Single Hit Scenario data was reported at -1.245 % in Dec 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of -1.802 % for Sep 2021. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Primary Balance: Single Hit Scenario data is updated quarterly, averaging -0.601 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2021, with 208 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.829 % in Sep 1999 and a record low of -11.594 % in Jun 2020. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Primary Balance: Single Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. NLGXQ - General government primary balance, as a percentage of GDPGeneral government net lending excluding net interest payments OECD calculation, see OECD Economic Outlook, Database Inventory OECD Economic Outlook, Database Inventory:https://www.oecd.org/eco/outlook/Database_Inventory.pdf
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -1.245 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2021 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Taxes and Social Security Contributions
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Taxes and Social Security Contributions data was reported at 34.437 % in Dec 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.434 % for Sep 2026. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Taxes and Social Security Contributions data is updated quarterly, averaging 32.182 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 228 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.283 % in Mar 1992 and a record low of 26.018 % in Jun 1979. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Taxes and Social Security Contributions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. TAXQ - Taxes and social security contributions received by general government, as a percentage of GDPData refer to the general government sector, which is a consolidation of accounts for the central, state and local government plus social security
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 34.437 Dec 2026 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2026 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Total Disbursements
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Total Disbursements data was reported at 42.543 % in Dec 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 42.718 % for Sep 2026. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Total Disbursements data is updated quarterly, averaging 41.319 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 228 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.531 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 35.071 % in Mar 1970. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Total Disbursements data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. YPGTQ - Total disbursements, general government, as a percentage of GDPData refer to the general government sector, which is a consolidation of accounts for the central, state and local government plus social security
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 42.543 Dec 2026 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2026 |
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CA: General Government: % of GDP: Total Receipts
CA: General Government: % of GDP: Total Receipts data was reported at 42.070 % in Dec 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.065 % for Sep 2026. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Total Receipts data is updated quarterly, averaging 40.112 % from Mar 1970 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 228 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.580 % in Mar 1992 and a record low of 35.006 % in Jun 1979. CA: General Government: % of GDP: Total Receipts data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Government Accounts: % of GDP: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly. YRGTQ - Total receipts general government, as a percentage of GDPData refer to the general government sector, which is a consolidation of accounts for the central, state and local government plus social security
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 42.070 Dec 2026 | quarterly | Mar 1970 - Dec 2026 |