Gross domestic product (GDP) by industry, provinces and territories: Interactive tool

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Instructions to maximize the use of this interactive tool

This interactive tool offers three views, which are accessible using the buttons at the top of each one.

To consult data on the overview of the GDP, click the “GDP overview” button.

To consult the change in GDP data over the years by province or territory, by one or more industries in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017, click the “Geography - Industries” button.

To consult GDP data by a specific industry in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 for several provinces or territories, click the “Industries - Geography” button.

In each of the charts, it is possible to extract and import the data into a data table. From the selected graph, right-click and select “Show data”. A data table will be accessible below the graph. Click on “Back to report” button on the upper left of the graph to return to main view.

GDP overview

Select a specific reference period from the “Year” dropdown menu.

Then, select a province or territory from the “Province or territory” dropdown menu. The province or territory you select will be highlighted on the map of Canada. Note that it is not possible to select another province or territory with this map.

Next, select the data you wish to view from the “Value” dropdown menu. The “GDP Percent change / Contributions to percent change - Goods and service-producing industries” and “[ ] – by sectors” charts will be updated based on the value selected. The value “Chained (2017) dollars” provides the percent change (%), while the value “Contributions to percent change” displays the data in percentage point.

The “GDP Percent change / Contributions to percent change - Goods and service-producing industries” bar chart is dynamic. When you click the “Goods-producing industries” or “Service-producing industries” bar, the corresponding sectors will appear in the right-hand chart.

The bottom chart will display the percent change (%) over time for a selected province or territory, for all industries. You can change the reference period for this chart by sliding the buttons on the bar below the chart to the left or right.

Geography - Industries

Select a province or territory, then the industries you wish to view from the “North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)” dropdown menu, holding down the CTRL key for each selection. While you can select up to 337 industries, it is recommended to select a maximum of 10 industries at a time to make it easier to consult the data. When you hover the cursor over a specific point on the line chart, a pop-up will appear with details on the percent change for each industry selected. You can change the reference periods in this chart by sliding the buttons on the bar below the chart to the left or right. To reset the chart, click the arrow button beside the dropdown menus.

Industries - Geography

Select an industry from the “North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)” menu, then the desired provinces or territories from the dropdown menu, holding down the CTRL key for each selection. It is recommended to select a maximum of 10 provinces and territories at a time, out of 13, to make it easier to consult the data. When you hover the cursor over a specific point on the line chart, a pop-up will appear with the details of the percent change for each province or territory selected. You can change the reference period in this chart by sliding the buttons on the bar below the chart to the left or right. To reset the chart, click the arrow button beside the dropdown menus.