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Canadian Scorecard

Country profile

Canada is the second-largest country in the world, spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific with a vast array of natural wonders, including forests, lakes, and arctic tundra. It has a population of 40.1 million, a population growth rate of 2.93%, and a median age of 40.34 years.

Its history is marked by the rich traditions of Indigenous peoples and later French and British colonial influences, which have shaped its multicultural society.

Today, Canada is celebrated for its high quality of life, progressive values, and a vibrant cultural scene that embraces diversity and innovation.

Its capital city is Ottawa.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Canada improved by 1.3% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Canada worsened by 19.1% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Canada improved by 38.7% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Canada worsened by 0.1% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Canada improved by 2.5% from 2018 to 2019

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Canada improved by 0.5% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Canada improved by 2.2% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Canada improved by 1.1% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Canada improved by 18.9% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Canada worsened by 1.4% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Canada improved by 0.4% from 2022 to 2023

PISA Scores (Reading) in Canada worsened by 2.5% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Canada worsened by 2.9% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Canada worsened by 0.6% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Canada improved by 2.7% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Canada improved by 0.6% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Canada worsened by 3.5% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Canada worsened by 3.2% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Canada improved by 5.1% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Canada worsened by 5.9% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Canada improved by 2.8% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Canada improved by 1.4% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Canada worsened by 5.4% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Canada worsened by 0.4% from 2020 to 2021