Canada's inflation rate experienced significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2025. Inflation peaked at 8.1 percent in June 2022 before steadily declining to 1.9 percent by January 2025. 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 5.25 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 3.5 percent in December 2024. 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 9.1 percent in June 2022, slightly higher than Canada's peak. The Federal Reserve responded with a series of rate hikes, reaching 5.33 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 5.25 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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Inflation Rate in Canada increased to 2.60 percent in February from 1.90 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

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.

The statistic shows the average inflation rate in Canada from 1987 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. 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.

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.

In January 2025, global inflation rates and central bank interest rates showed significant variation across major economies. Most economies initiated interest rate cuts from mid-2024 due to declining inflationary pressures. The U.S., UK, and EU central banks followed a consistent pattern of regular rate reductions throughout late 2024. In early 2025, Russia maintained the highest interest rate at 21 percent, while Japan retained the lowest at 0.5 percent. Varied inflation rates across major economies The inflation landscape varies considerably among major economies. China had the lowest inflation rate at 0.5 percent in January 2025. In contrast, Russia maintained a high inflation rate of 9.9 percent. These figures align with broader trends observed in early 2025, where China had the lowest inflation rate among major developed and emerging economies, while Russia's rate remained the highest. Central bank responses and economic indicators Central banks globally implemented aggressive rate hikes throughout 2022-23 to combat inflation. The European Central Bank exemplified this trend, raising rates from 0 percent in January 2022 to 4.5 percent by September 2023. A coordinated shift among major central banks began in mid-2024, with the ECB, Bank of England, and Federal Reserve initiating rate cuts, with forecasts suggesting further cuts through 2025 and 2026.

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 Consumer Price Index (CPI): Core: Weighted Median: sa: YoY data was reported at 2.900 % in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.700 % for Jan 2025. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Core: Weighted Median: sa: YoY data is updated monthly, averaging 1.900 % from Jan 1990 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 422 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.200 % in Nov 2022 and a record low of 0.900 % in Dec 1997. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Core: Weighted Median: sa: 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.

Canada BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3% data was reported at 51.000 % in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.000 % for Sep 2024. Canada BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3% data is updated quarterly, averaging 42.000 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 95 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.S004: 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]

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Core: Factor Model: YoY data was reported at 2.200 % in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.000 % for Dec 2024. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Core: Factor Model: YoY data is updated monthly, averaging 1.900 % from Jan 1990 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 421 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.

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): sa: Core data was reported at 158.100 2002=100 in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 157.400 2002=100 for Jan 2025. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): sa: Core data is updated monthly, averaging 103.900 2002=100 from Jan 1984 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 494 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 158.100 2002=100 in Feb 2025 and a record low of 61.700 2002=100 in Jan 1984. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): sa: Core data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I009: Core Inflation Index. All-items excluding eight of the most volatile components as defined by the Bank of Canada and excluding the effect of changes in indirect taxes.

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Canada 10Y Bond Yield was 3.16 percent on Wednesday March 26, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Canada 10-Year Government Bond Yield - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

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.

Canada BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease data was reported at 46.000 % in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 47.000 % for Sep 2024. Canada BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 24.500 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 106 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.000 % in Sep 2023 and a record low of 8.000 % in Mar 2021. Canada BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Input Price Inflation - Over the next 12 months, are prices of products/services purchased expected to increase at a greater, lesser, or the same rate as over the past year? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Money Supply M2 in Canada increased to 2679786 CAD Million in January from 2654380 CAD Million in December of 2024. This dataset provides - Canada Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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At the end of 2023, Zimbabwe had the highest inflation rate in the world, at 667.36 percent change compared to the previous year. Inflation in industrialized and in emerging countries Higher inflation rates are more present in less developed economies, as they often lack a sufficient central banking system, which in turn results in the manipulation of currency to achieve short term economic goals. Thus, interest rates increase while the general economic situation remains constant. In more developed economies and in the prime emerging markets, the inflation rate does not fluctuate as sporadically. Additionally, the majority of countries that maintained the lowest inflation rate compared to previous years are primarily oil producers or small island independent states. These countries experienced deflation, which occurs when the inflation rate falls below zero; this may happen for a variety of factors, such as a shift in supply or demand of goods and services, or an outflow of capital.