Inflation Canada 1986
Average inflation: 4.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 4.5%. The lowest inflation was in April at 3.8%.
- Highest month
- November: 4.5%
- Lowest month
- April: 3.8%
- Difference
- 0.7 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 5.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.6% lower than the 5-year average of 5.8%.
- 5-year average
- 5.8%
- 10-year average
- 7.8%
- All-time high (1981)
- 12.5%
- All-time low (1971)
- 2.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1985, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +0.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.2% 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 €104.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1986
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1985 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4% | +0.9 |
| February | 4.2% | +0.5 |
| March | 4.3% | +0.6 |
| April | 3.8% | 0.0 |
| May | 4.1% | -0.1 |
| June | 3.8% | -0.2 |
| July | 4.1% | 0.0 |
| August | 4.3% | +0.2 |
| September | 4.1% | 0.0 |
| October | 4.4% | +0.3 |
| November | 4.5% | +0.6 |
| December | 4.2% | -0.2 |
| Average | 4.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.