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.