Recreation and culture inflation
Canada
What's included in recreation and culture?
Recreation and culture such as sports equipment, toys, electronics, holidays, books, events, and subscriptions.
Historical trend
Comparison between recreation and culture inflation (dark line) and overall inflation (light line). Data available from 2015.
Recent years
| Year | Recreation and culture | Overall | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.9% | 2.0% | +0.9 |
| 2024 | 0.8% | 2.4% | -1.6 |
| 2023 | 3.5% | 3.9% | -0.4 |
| 2022 | 4.2% | 6.8% | -2.6 |
| 2021 | 2.8% | 3.4% | -0.6 |
| 2020 | 2.3% | 0.7% | +1.6 |
| 2019 | 2.6% | 1.9% | +0.8 |
| 2018 | 1.5% | 2.3% | -0.8 |
| 2017 | 2.0% | 1.6% | +0.4 |
| 2016 | 1.6% | 1.4% | +0.2 |
Data source: OECD | Available from 1997