This table contains 13 series, with data from 1949 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). Data are presented for the current month and previous four months. Users can select other time periods that are of interest to them.

Canada's inflation rate experienced significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2025. Inflation peaked at *** percent in June 2022 before steadily declining to *** percent by December 2024. In early 2025, inflation began to increase again, rising to *** percent in February, and dropping to *** percent in March. In response to rising inflation between 2020 and 2022, the Bank of Canada implemented aggressive interest rate hikes. The bank rate reached a maximum of **** percent in July 2023 and remained stable until June 2024. As inflationary pressures eased in the second half of 2024, the central bank reduced interest rates to *** percent in December 2024. In 2025, the bank rate witnessed two cuts, standing at ***** percent in May 2025. This pattern reflected broader global economic trends, with most advanced and emerging economies experiencing similar inflationary challenges and monetary policy adjustments. Global context of inflation and interest rates The Canadian experience aligns with the broader international trend of central banks raising policy rates to combat inflation. Between 2021 and 2023, nearly all advanced and emerging economies increased their central bank rates. However, a shift occurred in the latter half of 2024, with many countries, including Canada, beginning to lower rates. This change suggests a new phase in the global economic cycle and monetary policy approach. Notably, among surveyed countries, Russia maintained the highest interest rate in early 2025, while Japan had the lowest rate. Comparison with the United States The United States experienced a similar trajectory in inflation and interest rates. U.S. inflation peaked at *** percent in June 2022, slightly higher than Canada's peak. The Federal Reserve responded with a series of rate hikes, reaching **** percent in August 2023. This rate remained unchanged until September 2024, when the first cut since September 2021 was implemented. In contrast, Canada's bank rate peaked at **** percent and began decreasing earlier, with cuts in June and July 2024. These differences highlight the nuanced approaches of central banks in managing their respective economies amid global inflationary pressures.

Historical (real-time) releases of the measures of core inflation, with data from 1989 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). Data are presented for the current release and previous four releases. Users can select other releases that are of interest to them.

Inflation Rate in Canada increased to 1.90 percent in June from 1.70 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank of Canada: Inflation Target data was reported at 2.000 % in 2026. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.000 % for 2025. Bank of Canada: Inflation Target data is updated yearly, averaging 2.000 % from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2026, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.000 % in 1993 and a record low of 2.000 % in 2026. Bank of Canada: Inflation Target data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I001: Inflation Target.

Bank of Canada: Inflation Target: Upper Limit data was reported at 3.000 % in 2026. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.000 % for 2025. Bank of Canada: Inflation Target: Upper Limit data is updated yearly, averaging 3.000 % from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2026, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.000 % in 1993 and a record low of 3.000 % in 2026. Bank of Canada: Inflation Target: Upper Limit data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I001: Inflation Target.

Bank of Canada: Inflation Target: Lower Limit data was reported at 1.000 % in 2026. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.000 % for 2025. Bank of Canada: Inflation Target: Lower Limit data is updated yearly, averaging 1.000 % from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2026, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.000 % in 1993 and a record low of 1.000 % in 2026. Bank of Canada: Inflation Target: Lower Limit data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I001: Inflation Target.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics, measures of core inflation, Bank of Canada definitions, year-over-year percent change.

Graph and download economic data for Inflation, consumer prices for Canada (FPCPITOTLZGCAN) from 1960 to 2024 about Canada, consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, and price.

The statistic shows the average inflation rate in Canada from 1987 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. The inflation rate is calculated using the price increase of a defined product basket. This product basket contains products and services, on which the average consumer spends money throughout the year. They include expenses for groceries, clothes, rent, power, telecommunications, recreational activities and raw materials (e.g. gas, oil), as well as federal fees and taxes. In 2022, the average inflation rate in Canada was approximately 6.8 percent compared to the previous year. For comparison, inflation in India amounted to 5.56 percent that same year. Inflation in Canada In general, the inflation rate in Canada follows a global trend of decreasing inflation rates since 2011, with the lowest slump expected to occur during 2015, but forecasts show an increase over the following few years. Additionally, Canada's inflation rate is in quite good shape compared to the rest of the world. While oil and gas prices have dropped in Canada much like they have around the world, food and housing prices in Canada have been increasing. This has helped to offset some of the impact of dropping oil and gas prices and the effect this has had on Canada´s inflation rate. The annual consumer price index of food and non-alcoholic beverages in Canada has been steadily increasing over the last decade. The same is true for housing and other price indexes for the country. In general there is some confidence that the inflation rate will not stay this low for long, it is expected to return to a comfortable 2 percent by 2017 if estimates are correct.

Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) in Canada was reported at 2.3816 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The benchmark interest rate in Canada was last recorded at 2.75 percent. This dataset provides - Canada Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

We present a new, publicly available database of real-time data and forecasts from the Bank of Canada's staff economic projections, which will be updated on an annual basis. We describe the data construct, its variables, coverage, and frequency. We then provide a forecast evaluation for gross domestic product (GDP) growth, consumer price index (CPI) inflation and the policy rate since 1982: We compare the staff's forecasts with those from commonly used time series models estimated with the real-time data, and with forecasts from other professional forecasters, and provide standard bias tests. Finally, we study changes in predictability of the Canadian economy following the announcement of the inflation-targeting regime in 1991. Our data set is unprecedented outside the USA, and our evidence is particularly interesting, as it covers over 30 years of staff forecasts, two severe recessions, and different monetary policy regimes.

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Core: Factor Model: YoY data was reported at 2.300 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.500 % for Feb 2025. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Core: Factor Model: YoY data is updated monthly, averaging 1.900 % from Jan 1990 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 423 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.200 % in Nov 2022 and a record low of 0.600 % in Oct 1994. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Core: Factor Model: YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I009: Core Inflation Index.

Core consumer prices in Canada increased 2.70 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Canada Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Canada Consumer Expectations: Inflation: 5-Yr Ahead data was reported at 3.390 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.990 % for Dec 2024. Canada Consumer Expectations: Inflation: 5-Yr Ahead data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.560 % from Jun 2015 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.260 % in Jun 2018 and a record low of 2.620 % in Dec 2023. Canada Consumer Expectations: Inflation: 5-Yr Ahead data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.H025: Consumer Expectations Survey. Consumer Expectations Survey Questionnaire: Inflation expectations for each horizon: What do you expect the rate of inflation (deflation) to be?

This table contains 39 series, with data for starting from 1991 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada); Financial market statistics (39 items: Government of Canada Treasury Bills, 1-month (composite rates); Government of Canada Treasury Bills, 2-month (composite rates); Government of Canada Treasury Bills, 3-month (composite rates);Government of Canada Treasury Bills, 6-month (composite rates); ...).

Canada BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3% data was reported at 44.000 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51.000 % for Dec 2024. Canada BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3% data is updated quarterly, averaging 42.000 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 96 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.000 % in Jun 2007 and a record low of 11.000 % in Jun 2022. Canada BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S003: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Inflation Expectations - Over the next two years, what do you expect the annual rate of inflation to be, based on the consumer price index? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

This table contains 11 series, with data from 1949 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). Data are presented for the current month and previous four months. Users can select other time periods that are of interest to them.

Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series (annual %) in Canada was reported at 3.0363 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.