Inflation Canada 1952
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 10.8%. The lowest inflation was in November at -1.4%.
- Highest month
- January: 10.8%
- Lowest month
- November: -1.4%
- Difference
- 12.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 4.1% lower than the 5-year average of 6.8%.
- 5-year average
- 6.8%
- 10-year average
- 4.9%
- All-time high (1948)
- 14.4%
- All-time low (1933)
- -4.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1951, the difference is minimal (-7.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -7.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -12.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% 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 €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1952
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1951 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.8% | +3.4 |
| February | 7.5% | -1.5 |
| March | 6.0% | -2.9 |
| April | 4.4% | -6.2 |
| May | 3.7% | -6.9 |
| June | 1.4% | -11.6 |
| July | 1.4% | -10.7 |
| August | 0.7% | -11.3 |
| September | 0.0% | -11.0 |
| October | -0.7% | -10.8 |
| November | -1.4% | -12.3 |
| December | -1.4% | -12.3 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.