Inflation Canada 1929

Average inflation: 1.0%

Current Inflation

Inflation is low at 1.0%, below the ECB target of 2%.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in May at 2.2%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.0%.

Highest month
May: 2.2%
Lowest month
January: 0.0%
Difference
2.2 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 0.6% higher than the 5-year average of 0.4%.

5-year average
0.4%
10-year average
-0.3%
All-time high (1917)
18%
All-time low (1921)
-11.9%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1928, inflation has risen by +0.3 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+0.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
July: +3.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.0% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.00 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1929

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1928
January 0.0% 0.0
February 0.0% 0.0
March 1.1% +1.1
April 0.0% -1.1
May 2.2% +2.2
June 2.2% +2.2
July 2.2% +3.3
August 0.0% -2.2
September 0.0% -2.2
October 1.1% -1.1
November 1.1% 0.0
December 2.2% +1.1
Average 1.0%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.

See also