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Economy January 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Statistics Canada GDP by Industry – Q4 2025 and Monthly Trends

Statistics Canada GDP by Industry - Q4 2025 및 월별 동향

Key Takeaway

Canada's economy contracted 0.1% in Q4 2025, pulling back from Q3 growth of +0.6%. Full-year GDP growth for 2025 was recorded at 1.3%. The quarter closed with a 0.3% decline in October, flat growth in November, and a modest 0.1% gain in December. Manufacturing and wholesale trade drove the December recovery, while mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction remained a drag.

# Statistics Canada GDP by Industry – Q4 2025 and Monthly Trends

Key Summary

Canada's economy contracted 0.1% in Q4 2025, reversing the growth momentum recorded in Q3 (+0.6%). Full-year GDP growth for 2025 came in at 1.3%. Within the quarter, GDP declined 0.3% in October, held flat in November, and edged up 0.1% in December. Manufacturing and wholesale trade led the December rebound, while mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction weighed on overall performance.

Details

Statistics Canada officially released December 2025 and Q4 2025 GDP data on February 27, 2026 ([StatCan Daily Release](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/260227/dq260227b-eng.htm)).

Monthly GDP Trend (H2 2025)

  • October: Real GDP –0.3% — broad-based sectoral declines ([StatCan October Release](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/251223/dq251223a-eng.htm))
  • November: Real GDP 0.0% — flat ([StatCan November Release](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/260130/dq260130a-eng.htm))
  • December: Real GDP +0.1% (advance estimate) — gains in manufacturing and wholesale trade offset declines in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Quarterly Trend

  • Q3 2025: +0.6% expansion
  • Q4 2025: –0.1% contraction
  • Full-Year 2025: +1.3% growth
  • Industry-Level GDP Structure

    Statistics Canada publishes monthly GDP estimates covering 174 detailed industries and 75 aggregate industries under NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0. Beginning with the November 2025 release, an updated industrial classification framework was applied, incorporating reclassification of the finance sector, consolidation of smaller industries, and further disaggregation of analytically significant sectors.

    January 2026 Advance Estimate

    The GDP by industry release also includes an advance estimate for January 2026, published simultaneously with the February 27, 2026 data release.

    Key Figures

  • Q4 2025 GDP growth: –0.1%
  • Q3 2025 GDP growth: +0.6%
  • Full-year 2025 GDP growth: +1.3%
  • October GDP: –0.3%
  • November GDP: 0.0% (flat)
  • December GDP: +0.1% (advance estimate)
  • Automotive and parts exports (January): $5.4B (lowest since September 2021)
  • Industry classification: 174 detailed industries + 75 aggregates
  • Rise Partners Implications

  • Canada's loss of economic momentum in late 2025 calls for a cautious approach to market entry timing and investment decisions. In particular, weakness in the mining and resources sector may have direct implications for Korea–Canada resource trade flows.
  • While the December manufacturing rebound is a positive signal, the overall negative Q4 growth print points to elevated uncertainty heading into H1 2026. Rise Partners clients with Canadian operations or expansion plans are advised to incorporate conservative scenarios into their business strategies.
  • The combined effect of the Bank of Canada's 2026 monetary policy trajectory and U.S. tariff headwinds creates an opaque growth outlook. Ongoing monitoring of quarterly GDP releases is strongly recommended.
  • --- Source: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/260227/dq260227b-eng.htm

    Implications

    Canada's fading economic momentum in late 2025 warrants a measured approach to market entry and investment timing. Weakness in the mining and resources sector is of particular note, as it may adversely affect Korea–Canada resource trade.