Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Canada

Canada: Financial Markets Efficiency Index was 0.4722 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
0.4722
Change on year
down 35.7%
World rank
29th
of 183 countries
All-time high
1
in 2000
All-time low
0.0982
in 1982
Years of data
41
1980–2020

Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Canada, 1980–2020

00.20.40.60.811980200020201980: 0.1171981: 0.1171982: 0.0981983: 0.1351984: 0.1271985: 0.1641986: 0.211987: 0.2841988: 0.191989: 0.2031990: 0.1831991: 0.1781992: 0.2041993: 0.2761994: 0.3351995: 0.3371996: 0.3721997: 0.4131998: 0.4071999: 0.3352000: 12001: 0.8952002: 0.6232003: 0.6872004: 0.7412005: 0.7762006: 0.8982007: 0.9852008: 12009: 0.9812010: 0.7992011: 0.9512012: 0.8082013: 0.7732014: 0.7922015: 0.8492016: 0.712017: 0.6682018: 0.8752019: 0.7342020: 0.472

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Canada recorded 0.4722 for financial markets efficiency index in 2020.

That represents a change of down 35.7% on the previous year and down 40.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial markets efficiency index in Canada peaked at 1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0982, in 1982.

That places Canada 29th out of 183 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.1645 0.0982 0.2838 10
1990s 0.304 0.178 0.4128 10
2000s 0.8585 0.6229 1 10
2010s 0.7959 0.6676 0.9512 10
2020s 0.4722 0.4722 0.4722 1

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 26 Israel 0.4929 compare
  2. 27 Russia 0.4914 compare
  3. 28 Egypt 0.48 compare
  4. 30 Iran 0.4685 compare
  5. 31 Norway 0.4248 compare
  6. 32 Greece 0.399 compare

See the full ranking of 192 places β†’

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All data for Canada β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is financial markets efficiency index in Canada?
Financial markets efficiency index in Canada was 0.4722 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest financial markets efficiency index recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 1 in 2000.
What is the lowest financial markets efficiency index recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0982 in 1982.
How does Canada rank for financial markets efficiency index?
Canada ranks 29th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
Is financial markets efficiency index rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.9%. 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 Financial Markets Efficiency Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial Markets Efficiency Index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
192 places, 7,872 data points, 1980–2020
Last refreshed

The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.