Figure10-1The Savings-Investment Spending Identity in Canada, 2007 and 2010 In 2007, national savings was 25.1% of GDP and exceeded domestic investment (equal to 23.2% of GDP). Canada used the excess amount of funds to invest abroad (positive NFI equal to 1.9% of GDP). The reverse situation occurred in 2010. National savings (20.3% of GDP) was less than investment spending (22.2% of GDP); the shortfall was covered by borrowing from abroad (a negative NFI).
Source: OECD.