Equities (Period average, Index) in Canada
Canada: Equities (Period average, Index) 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.
Equities (Period average, Index) in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 19.47 | — |
| 1985 | 22.25 | +14.3% |
| 1986 | 24.84 | +11.6% |
| 1987 | 29.74 | +19.8% |
| 1988 | 27.24 | -8.4% |
| 1989 | 31.29 | +14.8% |
| 1990 | 28.68 | -8.3% |
| 1991 | 28.65 | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 28.21 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 31.93 | +13.2% |
| 1994 | 35.41 | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 36.64 | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 43.25 | +18.0% |
| 1997 | 53.62 | +24.0% |
| 1998 | 56.23 | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 58.17 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 80.28 | +38.0% |
| 2001 | 64.4 | -19.8% |
| 2002 | 58.44 | -9.3% |
| 2003 | 59 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 71.21 | +20.7% |
| 2005 | 83.69 | +17.5% |
| 2006 | 99.17 | +18.5% |
| 2007 | 112.84 | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 103.38 | -8.4% |
| 2009 | 84.16 | -18.6% |
| 2010 | 100 | +18.8% |
| 2011 | 107.42 | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 100.25 | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 105.61 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 121.24 | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 118.74 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 116.29 | -2.1% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 116.29 is below the median for high income countries, which is 162.08, 72% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
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
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 93.62 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 68.36 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 93.62 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2025)
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.