Investment Trend on Housing from 1980 - 2022.
| Year ↑ | Australia | Canada | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 5.44% | 6.22% | N/A | 3.98% |
| 1976 | 5.97% | 7.06% | N/A | 4.63% |
| 1977 | 6% | 6.74% | N/A | 5.52% |
| 1978 | 5.54% | 6.5% | N/A | 5.85% |
| 1979 | 5.67% | 6.11% | N/A | 5.6% |
| 1980 | 6.36% | 5.62% | 3.79% | 4.52% |
| 1981 | 6.09% | 5.85% | 3.21% | 4% |
| 1982 | 4.96% | 4.7% | 3.22% | 3.31% |
| 1983 | 5.04% | 5.26% | 3.44% | 4.43% |
| 1984 | 5.47% | 4.98% | 3.65% | 4.7% |
| 1985 | 5.37% | 5.15% | 3.41% | 4.61% |
| 1986 | 4.72% | 5.92% | 3.66% | 5.12% |
| 1987 | 4.71% | 6.84% | 3.86% | 5.14% |
| 1988 | 5.7% | 6.85% | 4.38% | 4.89% |
| 1989 | 5.66% | 7.05% | 4.27% | 4.54% |
| 1990 | 5.16% | 6.09% | 3.42% | 4.03% |
| 1991 | 5.11% | 5.34% | 2.82% | 3.6% |
| 1992 | 5.64% | 5.64% | 2.78% | 3.92% |
| 1993 | 5.95% | 5.37% | 2.8% | 4.19% |
| 1994 | 5.93% | 5.41% | 2.85% | 4.44% |
| 1995 | 5% | 4.39% | 2.65% | 4.25% |
| 1996 | 4.78% | 4.65% | 2.67% | 4.44% |
| 1997 | 5.34% | 4.85% | 2.84% | 4.39% |
| 1998 | 5.54% | 4.57% | 2.8% | 4.63% |
| 1999 | 6.23% | 4.53% | 2.92% | 4.8% |
| 2000 | 4.93% | 4.4% | 3.07% | 4.74% |
| 2001 | 5.59% | 4.84% | 3.14% | 4.86% |
| 2002 | 6.22% | 5.53% | 3.56% | 5.11% |
| 2003 | 6.71% | 5.74% | 3.87% | 5.58% |
| 2004 | 6.59% | 6.24% | 4.19% | 6.15% |
| 2005 | 6.06% | 6.37% | 4.23% | 6.57% |
| 2006 | 5.65% | 6.64% | 4.18% | 6.07% |
| 2007 | 5.56% | 7.1% | 3.97% | 4.78% |
| 2008 | 5.27% | 6.66% | 3.64% | 3.51% |
| 2009 | 5.39% | 6.6% | 3.15% | 2.71% |
| 2010 | 5.26% | 6.89% | 3.28% | 2.51% |
| 2011 | 4.75% | 6.75% | 3.16% | 2.43% |
| 2012 | 4.69% | 7.1% | 3.01% | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 4.94% | 6.91% | 3.2% | 3% |
| 2014 | 5.51% | 6.92% | 3.33% | 3.16% |
| 2015 | 6.05% | 7.38% | 3.47% | 3.45% |
| 2016 | 6.01% | 7.78% | 3.61% | 3.71% |
| 2017 | 5.94% | 7.87% | 3.91% | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 5.73% | 7.63% | 4.02% | 3.87% |
| 2019 | 5.23% | 7.45% | 4.1% | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 5.29% | 8.6% | 3.65% | 4.25% |
| 2021 | 5.32% | 9.91% | 4.13% | 4.72% |
| 2022 | 5.32% | 8.76% | 4.47% | 4.5% |
Canada leads in housing investment, while the U.S. ranks first in IP but lags in infrastructure spending.
Key Points
- Housing Investment:
- Housing investment in Canada reached 10% of GDP in 2021, the highest in the G7 history!
- The high cost in Canada is driven by high construction costs, primarily due to development fees and significant investments in housing renovations.
- The U.S., Canada, and the U.K. had similar investment levels as a percentage of GDP in 2005, but they began to diverge significantly afterward.
- Infrastructure Investment:
- Canada ranks 2nd, after Japan, but not mainly because of so many infrastructure projects but because of high costs of infrastructure projects partly because of the weather conditions and projects in remote places.
- The U.S., with the lowest infrastructure spending in the G7, appears to underinvest in infrastructure projects like roads, railroads, and bridges.
- IP Investment:
- The U.S. leads in IP, reflecting its innovation focus.
- Canada ranks lowest in this category, a concerning trend for its future competitiveness!
Balancing investments across these sectors is crucial for economic resilience and growth.
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