External Debt in Canada increased to 4839196 CAD Million in the first quarter of 2026 from 4778430 CAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2025. External Debt in Canada averaged 1608719.50 CAD Million from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 4839196.00 CAD Million in the first quarter of 2026 and a record low of 354800.00 CAD Million in the first quarter of 1990. source: Statistics Canada



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 4240.00 3410.00 CAD Million May 2026
Capital Flows -6052.00 3590.00 CAD Million Mar 2026
Current Account -7184.00 -1009.00 CAD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -1.40 -0.50 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 77100.00 76400.00 CAD Million May 2026
External Debt 4839196.00 4778430.00 CAD Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 22000.00 26033.00 CAD Million Mar 2026
Imports 72860.00 73000.00 CAD Million May 2026
Oil Exports 15009.60 15863.30 CAD Million May 2026
Terms of Trade 106.70 106.20 points May 2026
Tourist Arrivals 1886926.00 1662215.00 Apr 2026


Canada Total Gross External Debt
In Canada, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4839196.00 4778430.00 4839196.00 354800.00 1990 - 2026 CAD Million Quarterly