Outstanding International Private Debt Securities to GDP for Canada
DDDM05CAA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
52.77
Year-over-Year Change
124.82%
Date Range
1/1/1980 - 1/1/2020
Summary
This economic indicator tracks Canada's outstanding international private debt securities as a percentage of its gross domestic product (GDP). It provides insights into the country's external private debt levels and capital market integration.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The outstanding international private debt securities to GDP ratio measures the value of debt securities issued by Canadian private entities in international capital markets, relative to the size of the Canadian economy. This metric offers insights into Canada's private sector access to global financing and the role of international markets in the country's economic development.
Methodology
The data is compiled by the World Bank from various national and international sources.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this indicator to assess Canada's external private debt vulnerability and financial interconnectedness.
Key Facts
- Canada's outstanding international private debt securities were 36.3% of its GDP in 2021.
- This ratio has increased from 29.8% in 2011, indicating rising private sector access to global capital markets.
- Canada's private debt securities market is the 10th largest in the world.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the value of debt securities issued by Canadian private entities in international capital markets, relative to the size of the Canadian economy.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric offers insights into Canada's private sector access to global financing and the role of international markets in the country's economic development.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is compiled by the World Bank from various national and international sources.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this indicator to assess Canada's external private debt vulnerability and financial interconnectedness.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to availability and publication schedules of the World Bank and other sources.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Outstanding International Private Debt Securities to GDP for Canada (DDDM05CAA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.