Inflation Canada 1937

Average inflation: 3.6%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.6%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in April at 4.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.7%.

Highest month
April: 4.1%
Lowest month
January: 2.7%
Difference
1.4 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 3.0% higher than the 5-year average of 0.6%.

5-year average
0.6%
10-year average
-1.6%
All-time high (1920)
16.3%
All-time low (1921)
-11.9%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1936, inflation has risen by +1.5 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+1.5 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
April: +2.7 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.6% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

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 €103.60 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1937

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1936
January 2.7% -0.1
February 2.7% -0.1
March 2.7% -0.1
April 4.1% +2.7
May 4.1% +2.7
June 4.1% +2.7
July 2.7% -0.1
August 4.1% +1.3
September 4.1% +2.7
October 4.0% +1.3
November 4.0% +2.6
December 4.0% +2.6
Average 3.6%

Data source

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

See also