Inflation Canada 1936

Average inflation: 2.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 2.8%. The lowest inflation was in April at 1.4%.

Highest month
January: 2.8%
Lowest month
April: 1.4%
Difference
1.4 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 4.1% higher than the 5-year average of -2.0%.

5-year average
-2%
10-year average
-2.1%
All-time high (1917)
18%
All-time low (1921)
-11.9%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1935, the difference is minimal (+1.6 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+1.6 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
March: +4.2 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1936

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1935
January 2.8% +2.8
February 2.8% +2.8
March 2.8% +4.2
April 1.4% +2.8
May 1.4% +1.4
June 1.4% +1.4
July 2.8% +2.8
August 2.8% +2.8
September 1.4% 0.0
October 2.7% +1.3
November 1.4% -1.4
December 1.4% -1.4
Average 2.1%

Data source

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

See also