By the end of April 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of Canada had increased by *** percent from the the same month of the previous year. The Consumer Price Index is used to assess price changes associated with the average cost of living. The data is not seasonally adjusted.

Monthly indexes and percentage changes for all components and special aggregates of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit. Data are presented for the corresponding month of the previous year, the previous month and the current month. The base year for the index is 2002=100.

Inflation Rate in Canada decreased to 2.20 percent in October from 2.40 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

Annual indexes for major components and special aggregates of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit. Data are presented for the last five years. The base year for the index is 2002=100.

Monthly indexes for major components and special aggregates of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit. Data are presented for the current month and previous four months. The base year for the index is 2002=100.

This statistic shows unit labor costs in Canada in 2024, distinguished by industry. In 2024, unit labor costs in the Canadian construction industry amounted to 0.95 Canadian dollars per unit of real GDP. Labor ProductivityLabor productivity or workforce productivity is the measure of value added to the economy relative to the number of hours worked for production. It is most often measured as output per hour of labor. Labor productivity is a commonly used indicator of overall economic health, growth, and efficiency. Growth of productivity is of crucial influence on the standard of living in a society. Increased productivity should lead to higher salaries for workers as well as lower prices for consumers. Labor productivity in the business sector in Canada increased by around 20 percent from 2000 to 2023, standing at 59.1 Canadian dollars added to the GDP per hour worked in 2023. The non-profit institutions were, by far, the most productive in 2023, adding 212.7 Canadian dollars to the GDP per hour worked.

By June 2023, the Consumer Price Index had reached 164.4 in the province of Alberta in Canada. This represented an increase of more than 19 points compared to June 2020. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an instrument for measuring inflation. It estimates the average change in the prices of products consumed by households between two given periods and is based on the observation of a fixed basket of goods and services. In 2022, the average inflation rate in Canada was approximately 6.8 percent compared to the previous year.

As of June 2023, the Consumer Price Index had reached 159.4 in the province of Nova Scotia in Canada. This represented an increase of more than 21 points compared to June 2020. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an instrument for measuring inflation. It estimates the average change in the prices of products consumed by households between two given periods and is based on the observation of a fixed basket of goods and services. In 2022, the average inflation rate in Canada was approximately 6.8 percent compared to the previous year.

Average hourly and weekly wage rate, and median hourly and weekly wage rate by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), type of work, gender, and age group.

Canada CA: Exports: USD: All Services: Travel data was reported at 45.441 USD bn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 31.981 USD bn for 2022. Canada CA: Exports: USD: All Services: Travel data is updated yearly, averaging 6.795 USD bn from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.441 USD bn in 2023 and a record low of 458.000 USD mn in 1961. Canada CA: Exports: USD: All Services: Travel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.TISP: Trade in Services: Exports: USD: by Services: OECD Member: Annual. This component of EBOPS 2010 differs from most internationally traded services in that it is transactor-based. Unlike most services in EBOPS, travel is not a specific product; rather, it encompasses a range of goods and services consumed by non-residents in the economy that they visit. Travel is defined as covering goods and services for own use or to be given away, acquired from an economy, by non-residents during visits to that economy. It covers stays of any length, provided that there is no change in residence.Travel includes goods and services acquired by persons undertaking study or medical care while outside the territory of residence. It also includes acquisitions of goods and services by seasonal, border and other short-term workers in the economy of employment.The goods and services may be purchased by the persons concerned or by another party on their behalf; for example, business travel may be paid for or reimbursed by an employer; tuition and living costs of a student may be paid by a overnment; and health costs may be paid or reimbursed by a Government or insurer. Goods and services supplied by the producer without charge are also included, for example, tuition and board provided by a university.The most common goods and services entered under travel are accommodation, food, beverages and transport purchased within the economy visited (all of which are consumed in the supplying economy). Gifts, souvenirs and other articles that are purchased for own use and that may be taken out of the economies visited are also included.In line with the accrual principle, goods and services acquired during the visit, but paid for earlier or later, are included in travel. Goods and services may be acquired by being paid for by the person going abroad, paid for on his or her behalf, provided without a quid pro quo (for example, free room and board received: in such a case, there is also a corresponding transfer) or produced on own account (as in some cases of ownership of real estate and time-share accommodation).The goods and services for own use or to be given away, purchased by or provided to the non-resident while on the trip that would otherwise be classified under another item, such as postal services, telecommunications, and transport, are included in travel. This includes transport within a particular economy being visited where such transport is provided by carriers resident in that economy but excludes the international carriage of persons, which is covered in passenger services under transport services. Also excluded are goods purchased for resale in the resident's own economy or in a third economy. The acquisition of valuables (such as jewellery and expensive art), consumer durable goods (such as cars and electronic goods) and other consumer purchases for own use that is in excess of customs thresholds, are excluded. These goods are included in general merchandise.Travel excludes the acquisition of goods and services by diplomats, consular staff, military personnel, etc., and their dependants in the territory in which they are posted (included in Government goods and services n.i.e.).

Ontario's construction costs 2023, by building type Published by Fernando de Querol Cumbrera, Dec 10, 2024 Ambulatory healthcare was the type of building with the highest construction costs in Ontario (Canada) in 2023. The cost of that type of building ranged from 7,110 to 8,750 Canadian dollars per square meter. Townhouses with mid-end specifications were, along with warehouses, among the cheapest buildings to construct, even though the townhouse sale price in Canada was much higher in 2023 than in a decade earlier. On the other side of the residential spectrum, the construction cost of high-rise buildings with mid-end specifications could reach up to 5,370 Canadian dollars per square meter. The housing sector in Ontario The fast population growth in Toronto, the main city in Ontario, has put pressure on its housing market. From 2001 to 2022, the number of people living in Canada’s largest city increased by over 37 percent. During the past years, house prices in Ontario rose at a similarly fast pace. Combined, these elements signal a strong demand for homes in Toronto and Ontario as a whole. The construction sector has responded to this trend: In 2022, most housing starts in Canada took place in the province of Ontario. That same year, EllisDon Corporation, with headquarters in Mississauga (Ontario), was the second-largest contractor in Canada. One of its largest residential/mixed-use projects under development is the 489-539 King St. West Development, in Toronto. Construction cost in North America Building construction costs in Quebec, the second most populous province in Canada after Ontario, had a similar cost range: Ambulatory healthcare buildings were the most expensive, and warehouses were the cheapest to build. However, enclosed malls and higher education buildings were significantly more expensive in Quebec than in Ontario. Across the border, the cities with the highest residential construction costs in the U.S. were San Francisco for multi-family housing, and New York City for single-family housing. Meanwhile, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York had the highest hotel construction costs in the U.S.

By June 2023, the Consumer Price Index had reached 158.5 in the province of Manitoba in Canada. This represented an increase of more than 20 points compared to June 2020. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an instrument for measuring inflation. It estimates the average change in the prices of products consumed by households between two given periods and is based on the observation of a fixed basket of goods and services. In 2022, the average inflation rate in Canada was approximately 6.8 percent compared to the previous year.

Canada CA: Imports: All Services: Travel data was reported at 53,006.000 CAD mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 37,259.000 CAD mn for 2022. Canada CA: Imports: All Services: Travel data is updated yearly, averaging 13,816.000 CAD mn from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53,006.000 CAD mn in 2023 and a record low of 504.000 CAD mn in 1963. Canada CA: Imports: All Services: Travel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.TISP: Trade in Services: Imports: by Services: OECD Member: Annual. This component of EBOPS 2010 differs from most internationally traded services in that it is transactor-based. Unlike most services in EBOPS, travel is not a specific product; rather, it encompasses a range of goods and services consumed by non-residents in the economy that they visit. Travel is defined as covering goods and services for own use or to be given away, acquired from an economy, by non-residents during visits to that economy. It covers stays of any length, provided that there is no change in residence.Travel includes goods and services acquired by persons undertaking study or medical care while outside the territory of residence. It also includes acquisitions of goods and services by seasonal, border and other short-term workers in the economy of employment.The goods and services may be purchased by the persons concerned or by another party on their behalf; for example, business travel may be paid for or reimbursed by an employer; tuition and living costs of a student may be paid by a overnment; and health costs may be paid or reimbursed by a Government or insurer. Goods and services supplied by the producer without charge are also included, for example, tuition and board provided by a university.The most common goods and services entered under travel are accommodation, food, beverages and transport purchased within the economy visited (all of which are consumed in the supplying economy). Gifts, souvenirs and other articles that are purchased for own use and that may be taken out of the economies visited are also included.In line with the accrual principle, goods and services acquired during the visit, but paid for earlier or later, are included in travel. Goods and services may be acquired by being paid for by the person going abroad, paid for on his or her behalf, provided without a quid pro quo (for example, free room and board received: in such a case, there is also a corresponding transfer) or produced on own account (as in some cases of ownership of real estate and time-share accommodation).The goods and services for own use or to be given away, purchased by or provided to the non-resident while on the trip that would otherwise be classified under another item, such as postal services, telecommunications, and transport, are included in travel. This includes transport within a particular economy being visited where such transport is provided by carriers resident in that economy but excludes the international carriage of persons, which is covered in passenger services under transport services. Also excluded are goods purchased for resale in the resident's own economy or in a third economy. The acquisition of valuables (such as jewellery and expensive art), consumer durable goods (such as cars and electronic goods) and other consumer purchases for own use that is in excess of customs thresholds, are excluded. These goods are included in general merchandise.Travel excludes the acquisition of goods and services by diplomats, consular staff, military personnel, etc., and their dependants in the territory in which they are posted (included in Government goods and services n.i.e.).

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Portugal, Canada, and the United States were the countries with the highest house price to income ratio in 2024. In all three countries, the index exceeded 130 index points, while the average for all OECD countries stood at 116.2 index points. The index measures the development of housing affordability and is calculated by dividing nominal house price by nominal disposable income per head, with 2015 set as a base year when the index amounted to 100. An index value of 120, for example, would mean that house price growth has outpaced income growth by 20 percent since 2015. How have house prices worldwide changed since the COVID-19 pandemic? House prices started to rise gradually after the global financial crisis (2007–2008), but this trend accelerated with the pandemic. The countries with advanced economies, which usually have mature housing markets, experienced stronger growth than countries with emerging economies. Real house price growth (accounting for inflation) peaked in 2022 and has since lost some of the gain. Although, many countries experienced a decline in house prices, the global house price index shows that property prices in 2023 were still substantially higher than before COVID-19. Renting vs. buying In the past, house prices have grown faster than rents. However, the home affordability has been declining notably, with a direct impact on rental prices. As people struggle to buy a property of their own, they often turn to rental accommodation. This has resulted in a growing demand for rental apartments and soaring rental prices.

The average resale house price in Canada was forecast to reach nearly ******* Canadian dollars in 2026, according to a January forecast. In 2024, house prices increased after falling for the first time since 2019. One of the reasons for the price correction was the notable drop in transaction activity. Housing transactions picked up in 2024 and are expected to continue to grow until 2026. British Columbia, which is the most expensive province for housing, is projected to see the average house price reach *** million Canadian dollars in 2026. Affordability in Vancouver Vancouver is the most populous city in British Columbia and is also infamously expensive for housing. In 2023, the city topped the ranking for least affordable housing market in Canada, with the average homeownership cost outweighing the average household income. There are a multitude of reasons for this, but most residents believe that foreigners investing in the market cause the high housing prices. Victoria housing market The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, where housing prices are also very high. The price of a single family home in Victoria's most expensive suburb, Oak Bay was *** million Canadian dollars in 2024.

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 April 2025, inflation decreased to *** percent. 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 further cuts, standing at * percent in March 2025 and **** percent in September 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.

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Tiny Homes Market Size 2025-2029

The tiny homes market size is valued to increase USD 3.71 billion, at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2029. Affordable by mass section of population will drive the tiny homes market.

Major Market Trends & Insights

North America dominated the market and accounted for a 55% growth during the forecast period.
By Product - Mobile tiny homes segment was valued at USD 9.64 billion in 2023
By Application - Home use segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2023

Market Size & Forecast

Market Opportunities: USD 37.94 million
Market Future Opportunities: USD 3713.10 million
CAGR : 4.2%
North America: Largest market in 2023

Market Summary

The market represents a burgeoning sector in the residential real estate industry, characterized by its focus on compact, affordable living solutions. This market encompasses a range of core technologies and applications, from innovative building materials and modular construction methods to renewable energy systems and smart home automation. Service types and product categories include design and construction services, as well as the sale of prefabricated tiny homes and accessories. Despite regulatory challenges in some regions, the market continues to expand, driven by the growing trend of customization and the affordable nature of tiny homes, making them an attractive option for a mass section of the population. However, limited demand from developing economies presents a significant challenge. In the United States, for instance, the American Tiny House Association reports that the number of tiny homes registered with the organization has grown by over 50% since 2019. This underscores the evolving nature of the market and the opportunities it presents for businesses and consumers alike.

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How is the Tiny Homes Market Segmented and what are the key trends of market segmentation?

The tiny homes industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD million' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments. ProductMobile tiny homesStationary tiny homesApplicationHome useCommercial useAreaLess Than 130 Sq. Ft.130-500 Sq. Ft.More Than 500 Sq. Ft.Less Than 130 Sq. Ft.130-500 Sq. Ft.More Than 500 Sq. Ft.Price RangeBudgetMid-rangePremiumMaterialWoodMetalRecycledGeographyNorth AmericaUSCanadaEuropeFranceGermanyItalySpainUKMiddle East and AfricaUAEAPACChinaIndiaJapanSouth KoreaSouth AmericaBrazilRest of World (ROW)

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The mobile tiny homes segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

The market has experienced significant expansion in recent years, with mobile tiny homes, characterized by permanently affixed chassis, witnessing substantial growth. These homes are manufactured in factories and transported to their intended sites via wheels or trucks. The affordability of mobile tiny homes makes them a popular solution in the affordable housing sector in various countries. The increasing cost of conventional houses in numerous nations is driving the demand for these compact living solutions. Young adults and retirees, seeking to save on housing expenses, are the primary consumer groups fueling the market's growth. According to recent data, the adoption of tiny homes has risen by approximately 18%, and it is projected to expand further, reaching around 25% in the upcoming five years. In terms of market trends, green building practices and energy-efficient appliances are gaining traction. Interior finishing materials, such as reclaimed wood and recycled materials, are increasingly popular. Water conservation methods, like rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling, are being integrated into tiny home designs. Site preparation techniques, like minimal excavation and foundation system designs, are being optimized for efficient construction. Structural engineering designs focus on maximizing space through innovative layouts and smart home integration. Prefabricated housing and alternative building methods, like modular construction, are streamlining the construction process. Plumbing system installations and wastewater treatment systems are being designed for off-grid living. Insulation techniques, transportation logistics, permitting and approvals, and building code compliance are all crucial aspects of the market. The durability and longevity of tiny homes are essential considerations, with sustainable building materials and hvac system optimization being key factors. Cost estimation models, downsizing and minimalism, and mobile home foundations are also significant market trends. Electrical system designs prioritize fire s

As of June 2023, the Consumer Price Index had reached 157.6 in the province of New Brunswick in Canada. This represented an increase of 21 points compared to June 2020. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an instrument for measuring inflation. It estimates the average change in the prices of products consumed by households between two given periods and is based on the observation of a fixed basket of goods and services. In 2022, the average inflation rate in Canada was approximately 6.8 percent compared to the previous year.