Culture Satellite Account
The Culture Satellite Account (CSA) is an accounting framework created to better measure the economic importance of culture, arts, heritage and sport in the Canadian economy.
Video — Updating the Culture Satellite Account (CSA)
The most recent data publications can be found on the Statistics Canada website:
- International Trade of Culture and Sport Products for 2015-2023
- The Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators for 2010-2024
- Tourism Spending on Culture and Sport Products for 2010-2016
For further information on the concepts behind the CSA, please refer to the Conceptual Framework for Culture Statistics 2011, the Classification Guide for the Canadian Framework for Culture Statistics 2011 and Satellite Accounting in Canada.
The CSA is developed by Statistics Canada with the support of a diverse group of partners referred to as the Culture Statistics Strategy Consortium, which consists of:
- Canadian Heritage
- The Provincial/Territorial Ministries of Culture and/or Heritage
- Canada Council for the Arts
- Telefilm Canada
- Culture Works Canada
- Ontario Arts Council
- Creative City Network of Canada and all participating municipalities
- Canadian Crafts Federation
- Parks Canada
- Canadian Association of Performing Arts (CAPACOA)
If you have technical questions related to the concepts, methods or data quality of the CSA, please contact Statistics Canada by phone at 1-800-263-1136; or email General enquiries and comments.
For Media Relations please call 613-951-4636; or email Statistics Canada's media hotline.
If you have questions regarding the partnership behind the Culture Statistics Strategy, please contact the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Infographics on this page
National Culture Indicators for 2026 (First Quarter)
- National Culture Indicators - Gross Domestic Product and Jobs
Detailed Figures for 2026 (First Quarter) - National Sport Indicators - Gross Domestic Product and Jobs
Detailed Figures for 2026 (First Quarter)
International Trade of Culture and Sport Products for 2015-2023
- International Trade of Culture Products for 2015-2023
- International Trade of Sport Products for 2015-2023
The Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators for 2010-2024
National Culture Indicators - Gross Domestic Product and Jobs - Detailed Figures for First Quarter of 2026
Description of the infographic: National Culture Indicators - Gross Domestic Product and Jobs - Detailed Figures for First Quarter of 2026
This infographic shows National Culture Indicators - Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and job numbers by domain and subdomain for the First quarter of 2026.
| Culture - Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in thousands of dollars | Percentage change from the previous quarter | Culture Jobs | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 273,035 | +1.5% | 10,157 | 0.0% |
| Periodicals | 204,192 | +1.2% | 7,821 | -1.4% |
| Newspapers | 301,470 | +4.5% | 12,682 | +0.7% |
| Other published works | 23,233 | +2.1% | 991 | +0.3% |
| Collected information | 134,901 | +4.1% | 4,710 | +0.8% |
| Multi sub-domain | 1,025,245 | +2.5% | 53,605 | -0.8% |
| Total | 1,962,077 | +2.6% | 89,965 | -0.5% |
| Culture - Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in thousands of dollars | Percentage change from the previous quarter | Culture Jobs | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film and video | 1,076,512 | -0.9% | 75,367 | -2.3% |
| Broadcasting | 3,201,755 | +2.0% | 53,965 | -1.8% |
| Interactive media | 1,120,566 | +1.0% | 34,788 | -0.5% |
| Total | 5,398,833 | +1.2% | 164,120 | -1.8% |
| Culture - Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in thousands of dollars | Percentage change from the previous quarter | Culture Jobs | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives | 8,044 | +3.1% | 328 | +2.5% |
| Libraries | 40,494 | +2.9% | 1,490 | +2.8% |
| Culture heritage | 171,300 | +1.1% | 12,620 | +0.3% |
| Natural heritage | 82,555 | +1.0% | 5,931 | +0.3% |
| Total | 302,393 | +1.4% | 20,369 | +0.5% |
| Culture - Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in thousands of dollars | Percentage change from the previous quarter | Culture Jobs | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original visual art | 93,056 | +2.2% | 3,968 | +0.3% |
| Art reproductions | 12,441 | -1.8% | 805 | -1.2% |
| Photography | 334,677 | +0.8% | 16,478 | +1.1% |
| Crafts | 743,496 | +3.0% | 27,377 | -0.5% |
| Advertising | 944,135 | +1.0% | 35,139 | +1.2% |
| Architecture | 709,425 | +1.6% | 20,459 | +0.1% |
| Design | 1,153,695 | +0.6% | 54,836 | -0.1% |
| Total | 3,990,926 | +1.4% | 159,062 | +0.3% |
| Culture - Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in thousands of dollars | Percentage change from the previous quarter | Culture Jobs | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performing arts | 1,053,408 | +1.8% | 74,234 | +0.6% |
| Festivals and celebrations | 59,020 | +2.1% | 4,484 | +0.7% |
| Total | 1,112,428 | +1.8% | 78,717 | +0.6% |
| Culture - Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in thousands of dollars | Percentage change from the previous quarter | Culture Jobs | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music publishing | 43,211 | -0.3% | 1,833 | -1.1% |
| Sound recording | 94,398 | -1.0% | 3,582 | -2.1% |
| Total | 137,609 | -0.8% | 5,415 | -1.8% |
| Culture - Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in thousands of dollars | Percentage change from the previous quarter | Culture Jobs | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and training | 1,305,430 | +1.4% | 60,881 | +0.4% |
| Governance, funding and professional support | 3,073,369 | +0.4% | 97,327 | -0.2% |
| Multi | 486,771 | +1.9% | 11,968 | +0.9% |
Figures may not add up to totals due to rounding.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2026 Q1 estimates for National Culture Indicators, product perspective
Date: July 7, 2026
National Sport Indicators - Gross Domestic Product and Jobs Detailed Figures - First Quarter of 2026
Description of the infographic: National Sport Indicators - Gross Domestic Product and Jobs - Detailed Figures for First Quarter of 2026
This infographic shows National Sport Indicators - Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and job numbers by domain and subdomain for the First quarter of 2026.
| Sport - Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in thousands of dollars | Percentage change from the previous quarter | Sport Jobs | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organized sport | 664,045 | -8.6% | 42,460 | -1.4% |
| Informal sport | 128,671 | +0.4% | 7,182 | -0.3% |
| Education and training (sport) | 907,958 | +1.1% | 43,767 | +0.5% |
| Governance, funding and professional support (sport) | 526,579 | +1.2% | 13,691 | +0.6% |
| Total | 2,227,253 | -2.0% | 107,100 | -0.3% |
Figures may not add up to totals due to rounding.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2026 Q1 estimates for National Culture Indicators, product perspective
Date: July 7, 2026
International Trade of Culture ProductsFootnote 1 for 2015-2023
Description of the infographic: International Trade of Culture Products for 2015-2023, Canada
Culture imports
In 2023, imports of culture products totaled $35.82 billion.Footnote 2
| Year | Total culture imports (culture products) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $20.18 Billion |
| 2017 | $19.94 Billion |
| 2019 | $22.61 Billion |
| 2021 | $30.70 Billion |
| 2023 | $35.82 Billion |
Canada imported the most culture products from United States, China, and Mexico.
| Country | Culture imports in 2023 |
|---|---|
| United States | $22.22 Billion |
| China | $1.37 Billion |
| Mexico | $1.10 Billion |
| France | $0.92 Billion |
| United Kingdom | $0.68 Billion |
The Crafts, Broadcasting, and Multi sub-domains contributed the most to culture imports.
| Subdomain | Culture imports in 2023 |
|---|---|
| CraftsFootnote 3 | $6.24 Billion |
| Broadcasting | $4.15 Billion |
| Multi | $3.51 Billion |
| Books | $3.08 Billion |
| Design | $2.62 Billion |
Culture exports
In 2023, exports of Canadian culture products totaled $27.07 billion.Footnote 2
| Year | Total culture exports (culture products) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $15.22 Billion |
| 2017 | $15.32 Billion |
| 2019 | $18.61 Billion |
| 2021 | $25.09 Billion |
| 2023 | $27.07 Billion |
Canada exported the most culture products to United States, India, and United Kingdom.
| Country | Culture exports in 2023 |
|---|---|
| United States | $18.07 Billion |
| India | $0.95 Billion |
| United Kingdom | $0.93 Billion |
| China | $0.73 Billion |
| France | $0.72 Billion |
The Crafts, Film and video, and Interactive media sub-domains contributed the most to culture exports.
| Subdomain | Culture exports in 2023 |
|---|---|
| CraftsFootnote 3 | $7.30 Billion |
| Film and Video | $5.63 Billion |
| Interactive media | $2.36 Billion |
| Design | $1.65 Billion |
| Advertising | $1.60 Billion |
International Trade of Sport Products for 2015-2023
Description of the infographic: Trade of Sport Products for 2015-2023, Canada
Sport imports
In 2023, imports of sport productsFootnote 4 totaled $2.63 billion.
| Year | Total sport imports (sport product) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2.92 Billion |
| 2017 | $2.64 Billion |
| 2019 | $2.52 Billion |
| 2021 | $0.83 Billion |
| 2023 | $2.63 Billion |
Canada imported the most sport products from the United States, Mexico, and France.
| Country | Sport imports in 2023 |
|---|---|
| United States | $1,459 Million |
| Mexico | $156 Million |
| France | $82 Million |
| Italy | $71 Million |
| United Kingdom | $62 Million |
The Governance, funding and professional support sub-domain contributed the most to sport imports.
| Subdomain | Sport imports in 2023 |
|---|---|
| Governance, funding and professional support | $1,395 Million |
| Organized sport | $1,098 Million |
| Education and training, sport | $132 Million |
Sport Exports
In 2023, exports of Canadian sport productsFootnote 4 $2.18 billion.
| Year | Total sport exports (sport product) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $1.57 Billion |
| 2017 | $1.61 Billion |
| 2019 | $1.90 Billion |
| 2021 | $0.89 Billion |
| 2023 | $2.18 Billion |
Canada exported the largest amount of sport products to the United States, India, and China.
| Country | Sport exports in 2023 |
|---|---|
| United States | $755 Million |
| India | $338 Million |
| China | $147 Million |
| United Kingdom | $86 Million |
| France | $83 Million |
The Education and training sport subdomain contributed the most to sport exports.
| Subdomain | Sport exports in 2023 |
|---|---|
| Education and training, sport | $795 Million |
| Organized sport | $695 Million |
| Governance, funding and professional support, sport | $686 Million |
Provincial and Territorial Culture Totals for 2024
Description of the infographic: Provincial/Territorial Culture Totals for 2024
Boxes contain the name of the province/territory and the statistical information relating to the specific jurisdiction.
| Culture GDP in 2024 - In thousands of dollars – Product perspective | Percent change in GDP since 2023 | Culture jobs in 2024 – Product perspective | Percent change in Jobs since 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 67,103,685 | +4.0% | 696,359 | +2.1% |
| Yukon | 88,281 | +7.5% | 949 | +4.5% |
| Northwest Territories | 94,270 | +4.5% | 691 | -0.9% |
| Nunavut | 76,948 | +5.8% | 471 | +3.5% |
| British Columbia | 11,359,373 | +5.0% | 129,377 | +2.7% |
| Alberta | 5,812,857 | +5.4% | 53,624 | +3.3% |
| Saskatchewan | 1,087,908 | +3.8% | 13,367 | +3.2% |
| Manitoba | 1,792,893 | +2.1% | 21,701 | +1.5% |
| Ontario | 29,801,020 | +4.1% | 279,536 | +1.8% |
| Quebec | 14,385,586 | +2.5% | 166,445 | +1.4% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 528,452 | +1.2% | 4,990 | +1.0% |
| New Brunswick | 711,009 | +5.8% | 8,129 | +4.7% |
| Prince Edward Island | 158,524 | +3.7% | 1,955 | +2.4% |
| Nova Scotia | 1,206,049 | +3.4% | 15,121 | +2.2% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators, 2010 to 2024.
Culture GDP in thousands of dollars
Percentages represent the change in totals since 2023.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is reported in nominal dollars at basic prices from the product perspective.
Date: June 2, 2026
Provincial and Territorial Sport Totals 2024
Description of the infographic: Provincial/Territorial Sport Totals for 2024
Boxes contain the name of the province/territory and the statistical information relating to the specific jurisdiction.
| Sport GDP in 2024 - In thousands of dollars – Product perspective | Percent change in GDP since 2023 | Sport jobs in 2024 – Product perspective | Percent change in Jobs since 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 8,326,958 | +7.4% | 104,023 | +3.9% |
| Yukon | 9,526 | +10.1% | 109 | +9.0% |
| Northwest Territories | 11,427 | +2.1% | 101 | -2.9% |
| Nunavut | 13,533 | +8.5% | 108 | +5.9% |
| British Columbia | 1,511,830 | +9.1% | 18,022 | +3.3% |
| Alberta | 1,004,114 | +7.1% | 13,622 | +4.7% |
| Saskatchewan | 274,467 | +6.4% | 3,169 | +4.1% |
| Manitoba | 329,584 | +5.5% | 3,859 | +5.5% |
| Ontario | 3,599,307 | +7.0% | 43,198 | +3.4% |
| Quebec | 1,173,645 | +9.1% | 16,472 | +5.6% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 78,196 | +3.6% | 950 | +1.5% |
| New Brunswick | 94,220 | +5.3% | 1,315 | +4.4% |
| Prince Edward Island | 30,724 | +7.2% | 449 | +5.2% |
| Nova Scotia | 196,350 | +2.8% | 2,649 | -0.9% |
Sport GDP in thousands of dollars
Percentages represent the change in totals since 2023.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is reported in nominal dollars at basic prices from the product perspective.
Source: Statistics Canada, Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators, 2010 to 2024.
Date: June 2, 2026
Culture Gross Domestic Product and Jobs, Detailed Figures for 2024
Description of the infographic: Culture Gross Domestic Product and Jobs, Detailed Figures for 2024
This infographic shows culture Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and job numbers by domain and subdomain for 2024.
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – In thousands of dollars – Product Perspective | Percent change in GDP since 2023 | Jobs – Product Perspective | Percent change in Jobs since 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives | 28,801 | +7.9% | 311 | -1.3% |
| Libraries | 145,649 | +7.5% | 1,389 | -1.6% |
| Culture heritage | 618,382 | +6.0% | 12,231 | +2.9% |
| Natural heritage | 303,913 | +5.6% | 5,820 | +2.4% |
| Total | 1,096,745 | +6.1% | 19,751 | +2.4% |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – In thousands of dollars – Product Perspective | Percent change in GDP since 2023 | Jobs – Product Perspective | Percent change in Jobs since 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film and video | 4,445,553 | -2.9% | 82,569 | +0.7% |
| Broadcasting | 11,492,502 | +3.8% | 54,853 | +5.0% |
| Interactive media | 4,164,521 | +4.8% | 34,999 | +2.4% |
| Total | 20,102,576 | +2.5% | 172,421 | +2.4% |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – In thousands of dollars – Product Perspective | Percent change in GDP since 2023 | Jobs – Product Perspective | Percent change in Jobs since 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music publishing | 168,307 | +3.2% | 1,876 | +0.1% |
| Sound recording | 373,870 | +2.7% | 3,666 | +2.5% |
| Total | 542,177 | +2.9% | 5,542 | +1.7% |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – In thousands of dollars – Product Perspective | Percent change in GDP since 2023 | Jobs – Product Perspective | Percent change in Jobs since 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 1,016,550 | +4.8% | 10,093 | +0.8% |
| Periodicals | 777,396 | +1.8% | 7,980 | +0.5% |
| Newspaper | 1,106,777 | -1.4% | 12,922 | -4.5% |
| Other published works | 84,524 | +4.6% | 980 | +1.1% |
| Collected information | 482,602 | +4.3% | 4,636 | -1.0% |
| Multi | 4,145,243 | -1.3% | 56,349 | -0.5% |
| Total | 7,613,093 | +0.2% | 92,958 | -0.9% |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – In thousands of dollars – Product Perspective | Percent change in GDP since 2023 | Jobs – Product Perspective | Percent change in Jobs since 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original visual art | 327,157 | +4.1% | 3,808 | +2.7% |
| Art reproductions | 50,745 | +1.3% | 836 | +1.5% |
| Photography | 1,247,002 | +4.6% | 16,099 | +4.9% |
| Crafts | 2,779,357 | -3.3% | 28,359 | -2.9% |
| Advertising | 3,559,312 | +5.7% | 34,924 | +2.9% |
| Architecture | 2,694,630 | +5.8% | 20,203 | +3.6% |
| Design | 4,404,289 | +3.9% | 55,697 | +2.1% |
| Total | 15,062,492 | +3.3% | 159,926 | +1.8% |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – In thousands of dollars – Product Perspective | Percent change in GDP since 2023 | Jobs – Product Perspective | Percent change in Jobs since 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performing arts | 3,871,255 | +5.5% | 71,159 | +3.3% |
| Festivals and celebrations | 213,978 | +5.5% | 4,210 | +3.3% |
| Total | 4,085,234 | +5.5% | 75,368 | +3.3% |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – In thousands of dollars – Product Perspective | Percent change in GDP since 2023 | Jobs – Product Perspective | Percent change in Jobs since 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and training | 5,024,966 | +8.7% | 61,726 | +4.3% |
| Governance, funding and professional support | 11,807,564 | +7.1% | 97,083 | +2.8% |
| Multi | 1,768,838 | +6.9% | 11,584 | -1.0% |
Culture GDP – in thousands of dollars
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is reported in nominal dollars at basic prices from the product perspective.
Percentages represent the change in totals since 2023.
Figures may not add up to totals due to rounding.
Source: Statistics Canada, Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators, 2010 to 2024
Date: June 2, 2026
Sport Gross Domestic Product and Jobs, Detailed Figures for 2024
Description of the infographic: Sport Gross Domestic Product and Jobs, Detailed Figures for 2024
This infographic shows sport Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and job numbers by domain and subdomain for 2024.
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – In thousands of dollars – Product Perspective | Percent change in GDP since 2023 | Jobs – Product Perspective | Percent change in GDP since 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organized sport | 2,332,533 | +5.6% | 39,561 | +4.2% |
| Informal sport | 495,091 | +6.8% | 7,105 | +1.3% |
| Education and training | 3,548,290 | +8.8% | 44,080 | +4.0% |
| Governance, funding and professional support | 1,951,045 | +7.4% | 13,276 | +3.8% |
| Total | 8,326,958 | +7.4% | 104,023 | +3.9% |
Sport GDP – in thousands of dollars
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is reported in nominal dollars at basic prices from the product perspective.
Percentages represent the change in totals since 2023.
Figures may not add up to totals due to rounding.
Source: Statistics Canada, Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators, 2010 to 2024.
Date: June 2, 2026