Inflation Canada 1963

Average inflation: 1.6%

Inflation in 1963

Inflation is low at 1.6%, below the ECB target of 2%.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 1.9%. The lowest inflation was in June at 0.6%.

Highest month
January: 1.9%
Lowest month
June: 0.6%
Difference
1.3 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.3%.

5-year average
1.3%
10-year average
1.4%
All-time high (1948)
14.4%
All-time low (1953)
-1%

Trend

Over the period 1961-1963, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1962, inflation has risen by 0.5 percentage points.

Change vs. previous year
+0.5 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: +1.9 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.4 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$101.60 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1963

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
3.2%
+1.6 vs avg.

Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 1962
January 1.9% +1.9
February 1.9% +1.9
March 1.9% +1.9
April 1.3% +0.7
May 1.3% +0.7
June 0.6% -0.7
July 1.9% +0.6
August 1.9% 0.0
September 1.9% +0.6
October 1.3% -0.6
November 1.9% 0.0
December 1.9% 0.0
Average 1.6%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.

See also