Equities in Canada
Canada: Equities was 116.29 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Equities in Canada, 1984–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2016, equities in Canada stood at 116.29.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equities in Canada peaked at 121.24 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 19.47, in 1984.
That places Canada 32nd out of 37 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 25.8 | 19.47 | 31.29 | 6 |
| 1990s | 40.08 | 28.21 | 58.17 | 10 |
| 2000s | 81.66 | 58.44 | 112.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | 109.94 | 100 | 121.24 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More financial sector data for Canada
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per capita 85,674 current LCU per person (2008)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2008)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), annual growth rate 20.77 % change on previous year (2008)
- Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce 0 SDR (2025)
- Gold reserves at market value 0 SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange 71.85 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold 91.73 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) 91.73 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) 91.73 billion SDR (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 124.1% (2008)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equities in Canada?
- Equities in Canada was 116.29 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest equities recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 121.24 in 2014.
- What is the lowest equities recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.47 in 1984.
- How does Canada rank for equities?
- Canada ranks 32nd out of 37 countries with data for 2016.
- Is equities rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Equities (Period average, Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Financial Market Prices dataset presents country-specific information on share prices, providing insights into equity markets. These data are compiled using nationally defined methodologies and are not based on a standardized definition across countries.