Financial soundness indicators in Canada

Canada: Financial soundness indicators was 0.8% in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
0.8%
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
135th
of 150 countries
All-time high
1.2%
in 2006
All-time low
0.5%
in 2008
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Financial soundness indicators in Canada, 2005–2024

00.250.50.7511.22005201420242005: 0.99 %2006: 1.2 %2007: 1.1 %2008: 0.53 %2009: 0.69 %2010: 1 %2011: 1.2 %2012: 1.1 %2013: 1.1 %2014: 1.1 %2015: 1 %2016: 1 %2017: 1.1 %2018: 1.1 %2019: 1.1 %2020: 0.78 %2021: 1.1 %2022: 1.2 %2023: 0.79 %2024: 0.81 %

Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for financial soundness indicators in Canada is 0.8%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and down 26.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial soundness indicators in Canada peaked at 1.2% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2008.

Canada ranks 135th of 150 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Financial soundness indicators in Canada, year by year

Annual values for Financial soundness indicators in Canada, 2005 to 2024.
Year % Change
2005 1.0%
2006 1.2% +24.2%
2007 1.1% -13.8%
2008 0.5% -50.0%
2009 0.7% +30.2%
2010 1.0% +49.3%
2011 1.2% +14.6%
2012 1.1% -8.5%
2013 1.1% +0.9%
2014 1.1% +0.9%
2015 1.0% -8.2%
2016 1.0% -1.0%
2017 1.1% +11.0%
2018 1.1% +3.6%
2019 1.1% -7.8%
2020 0.8% -26.4%
2021 1.1% +43.6%
2022 1.2% +5.4%
2023 0.8% -33.1%
2024 0.8% +2.5%

Canada compared with similar countries

  • Canada's 0.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.4%, 56% of the median. (57 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.9% 0.5% 1.2% 5
2010s 1.1% 1.0% 1.2% 10
2020s 0.9% 0.8% 1.2% 5

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 132 Australia 0.9% compare
  2. 133 San Marino 0.9% compare
  3. 134 Netherlands 0.9% compare
  4. 136 South Korea 0.8% compare
  5. 137 Lebanon 0.7% compare
  6. 138 United Kingdom 0.7% compare

See the full ranking of 150 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is financial soundness indicators in Canada?
Financial soundness indicators in Canada was 0.8% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest financial soundness indicators recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 1.2% in 2006.
What is the lowest financial soundness indicators recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2008.
How does Canada rank for financial soundness indicators?
Canada ranks 135th out of 150 countries with data for 2024.
Is financial soundness indicators rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Financial soundness indicators. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial soundness indicators
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
150 places, 2,289 data points, 2001–2025
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