Inflation Canada 1990
Average inflation: 4.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 5.5%. The lowest inflation was in July at 4.1%.
- Highest month
- January: 5.5%
- Lowest month
- July: 4.1%
- Difference
- 1.4 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 around the 5-year average of 4.5%.
- 5-year average
- 4.5%
- 10-year average
- 6%
- All-time high (1981)
- 12.5%
- All-time low (1971)
- 2.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1989, the difference is minimal (-0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +1.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.8% 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 €104.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1990
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1989 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5% | +1.2 |
| February | 5.5% | +0.9 |
| March | 5.3% | +0.8 |
| April | 5.0% | +0.5 |
| May | 4.4% | -0.7 |
| June | 4.4% | -0.8 |
| July | 4.1% | -1.2 |
| August | 4.1% | -1.2 |
| September | 4.2% | -1.1 |
| October | 4.7% | -0.4 |
| November | 5.1% | -0.2 |
| December | 5.0% | -0.3 |
| Average | 4.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.