How does Canada rank for primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp?

Canada ranks 20th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.

Is primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Canada?

Over the last ten years it is down 43.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP in Canada

Name: Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP in Canada
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Canada: Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 3.8%

World rank

20th

of 198 countries

All-time high

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1986

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1967

Years of data

1965–2025

Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP in Canada, 1965–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2025, primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp in Canada stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 43.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp in Canada peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 1967.

That places Canada 20th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP in Canada, year by year

Annual values for Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP in Canada, 1965 to 2025.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1965	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1966	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.6%
1967	0 units per US$ of GDP	-21.2%
1968	0 units per US$ of GDP	+410.7%
1969	0 units per US$ of GDP	-50.3%
1970	0 units per US$ of GDP	+64.2%
1971	0 units per US$ of GDP	+252.8%
1972	0 units per US$ of GDP	+38.9%
1973	0 units per US$ of GDP	+67.2%
1974	0 units per US$ of GDP	-22.8%
1975	0 units per US$ of GDP	-20.3%
1976	0 units per US$ of GDP	+11.4%
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	+38.9%
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.6%
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.1%
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.9%
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.7%
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	+18.3%
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.0%
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.0%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.0%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.4%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.8%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.1%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.4%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.6%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.7%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	+16.5%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	+9.8%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	-15.3%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.6%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	-15.2%
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.0%
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.7%
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	-12.0%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.8%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.3%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.1%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	+3.1%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.7%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.4%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.5%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.1%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.6%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.5%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.8%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.5%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.0%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.2%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.3%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.7%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.7%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.3%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+9.9%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-23.7%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	-15.4%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.8%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.4%
2025	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP in Canada changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

Year	Change	From	To
1968	+410.7%	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP
1971	+252.8%	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	5
1970s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near Canada

17 Spain 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
18 Argentina 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
19 South Africa 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
21 Russian Federation 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
22 United Kingdom 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
23 Japan 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

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More energy & mining data for Canada

Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Fuel imports 6.1% (2025)
Ores and metals imports 3.5% (2025)
Fuel exports 26.7% (2025)
Ores and metals exports 7.6% (2025)
Gas production 2,062 terawatt-hours (2025)
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,062 terawatt-hours (2025)
Gas production per person 51,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)

All data for Canada →

Frequently asked questions

What is primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp in Canada?: Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp in Canada was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp recorded in Canada?: The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1986.
What is the lowest primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp recorded in Canada?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1967.
How does Canada rank for primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp?: Canada ranks 20th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
Is primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Canada?: Over the last ten years it is down 43.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Indicator: Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 198 places, 9,138 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed: 27 October 2026

Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.