Canada Inflation Calculator
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Canada Inflation Calculator
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What this means
Over 25 years, prices in Canada rose 72.1%. That's the difference between what your money could buy then — and what it buys now.
Inflation across this period averaged 2.20%/year — within the Bank of Canada 1–3% target band and below Canada's long-term average of 3.03%.
Annual Inflation Rate · 2000–2025
Year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index for each year in your selected range.
Cumulative Inflation Since 2000
How prices have compounded year-on-year. The shaded area shows the total decline in purchasing power.
Recent Inflation Trends
Annual inflation rates for the last decade — including the 2022 cost-of-living surge driven by post-pandemic demand and the Russia-Ukraine energy shock, and the recent uptick from the Middle East conflict lifting gasoline prices.
Average Inflation by Decade
Decade-by-decade average annual inflation rate. The 1970s and 80s remain the highest sustained inflation period in Canadian post-war history, driven by the oil crises and stagflation.
Canada Inflation Snapshot
Visual breakdown by category, by province, and over time
StatCan CPI March 2026 · Released 20 April 2026Inflation Analysis
By category, by province, and 11-year history
Headline vs Core (CPI-trim)
Monthly CPI vs Bank of Canada CPI-trim (last 8 months)
CPI Basket Weights
Share of Canadian household spending (StatCan 2025 weights)
Category Contributions
Percentage points each category adds to headline 2.4%
| Category | Weight | Annual Change | Contribution (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter | 29.12% | +1.7% | +0.50 |
| Transportation | 17.29% | +3.7% | +0.64 |
| Food | 16.72% | +4.0% | +0.67 |
| Household Operations | 13.28% | +1.2% | +0.16 |
| Recreation, Education & Reading | 10.16% | +2.6% | +0.26 |
| Health & Personal Care | 5.06% | +2.4% | +0.12 |
| Clothing & Footwear | 4.40% | +0.5% | +0.02 |
| Alcohol, Tobacco & Cannabis | 3.98% | +3.2% | +0.13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian inflation, the CPI, and Bank of Canada monetary policy. Answers verified against Statistics Canada and Bank of Canada sources.
Important Disclaimer
For educational purposes only. This calculator is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute financial, investment, or tax advice. Results are illustrative estimates based on the inputs provided.
Inflation calculations use the Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index (1914–2025), with annual values being calendar-year averages of the 12 monthly indices. The current series uses a base of 2002 = 100. The 2025 annual average CPI was 164.2 (a 2.1% rise on 2024). The latest monthly CPI was published by Statistics Canada on 20 April 2026; the next release (April 2026 CPI) is scheduled for 19 May 2026.
The Bank of Canada targets annual CPI inflation at the 2% midpoint of a 1–3% control range. The BoC held the policy interest rate at 2.25% on 29 April 2026 (the third consecutive hold) and projects CPI inflation to rise to about 3% in April 2026 due to higher gasoline prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East, before easing back to the 2% target early in 2027. Past inflation rates are not a guide to future inflation. Rates and figures are subject to change. Refer to the official sources below and seek independent professional advice before making financial decisions.
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