Inflation Canada 1969
Average inflation: 4.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.6%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 5.4%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.6%.
- Highest month
- April: 5.4%
- Lowest month
- November: 3.6%
- Difference
- 1.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 3.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 3.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% higher than the 5-year average of 3.7%.
- 5-year average
- 3.7%
- 10-year average
- 2.5%
- All-time high (1951)
- 10.5%
- All-time low (1953)
- -1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1968, the difference is minimal (+0.6 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +2.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.6% 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 €104.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1969
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1968 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8% | -0.7 |
| February | 3.8% | -0.7 |
| March | 3.8% | -0.7 |
| April | 5.4% | +1.5 |
| May | 5.4% | +2.1 |
| June | 5.3% | +2.0 |
| July | 4.8% | +1.0 |
| August | 4.7% | +0.9 |
| September | 4.7% | +0.9 |
| October | 4.7% | +0.9 |
| November | 3.6% | -1.3 |
| December | 4.7% | +0.4 |
| Average | 4.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.