Inflation Canada 1934

Average inflation: 1.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is low at 1.2%, below the ECB target of 2%.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in March at 2.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.0%.

Highest month
March: 2.8%
Lowest month
January: 0.0%
Difference
2.8 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 5.9% higher than the 5-year average of -4.7%.

5-year average
-4.7%
10-year average
-2.1%
All-time high (1917)
18%
All-time low (1921)
-11.9%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1933, inflation has risen by +5.5 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+5.5 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
March: +9.4 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.8% 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 €101.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1934

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1933
January 0.0% +7.7
February 0.0% +5.3
March 2.8% +9.4
April 2.8% +9.4
May 1.4% +5.5
June 1.4% +5.5
July 1.4% +5.5
August 0.0% +2.7
September 0.0% +2.7
October 1.4% +4.1
November 1.4% +4.1
December 1.4% +4.1
Average 1.2%

Data source

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

See also