A Few Numbers

Last modified on August 17th, 2009

Canada USA
GDP $1.271 trillion $13.84 trillion
Population 33,212,696 304,059,724
GDP/capita 38,268 45,517
National Debt ~480 billion ~11,600 billion
Debt Per Person $14,500 (CAD) $38,085 (USD)
Life Expectancy 80.7 years 78.2 years
Health Costs Per Capita $3,678 (USD, 2006) $6,714 (USD, 2006)