Inflation Canada 1935

Average inflation: 0.5%

Inflation in 1935

Inflation is very low at 0.5%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in November at 2.8%. The lowest inflation was in March at -1.4%.

Highest month
November: 2.8%
Lowest month
March: -1.4%
Difference
4.2 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Inflation is 4.9 percentage points higher than the 5-year average of -4.4%.

5-year average
-4.4%
10-year average
-2.2%
All-time high (1917)
18%
All-time low (1921)
-11.9%

Trend

Over the period 1933-1935, inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1934, inflation has fallen by 0.7 percentage points.

Change vs. previous year
-0.7 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
March: -4.2 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.5 percentage points 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 CA$100 this year will cost approximately CA$100.50 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1935

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1934
January 0.0% 0.0
February 0.0% 0.0
March -1.4% -4.2
April -1.4% -4.2
May 0.0% -1.4
June 0.0% -1.4
July 0.0% -1.4
August 0.0% 0.0
September 1.4% +1.4
October 1.4% 0.0
November 2.8% +1.4
December 2.8% +1.4
Average 0.5%

Data source

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

See also