Canada: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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The most recent value is 145.7928 index points as of August 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 145.8786 index points. Historically, the average for Canada from January 1960 to August 2026 is 67.9062 index points. The minimum of 13.2227 index points was recorded in March 1960, while the maximum of 145.8786 index points was reached in July 2026.
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- Measure: index points
- Definition: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the cost of a basket of goods and services consumed by the average urban household.
- Source: Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
| Recent values | Canada: Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Aug | 145.7928 |
| 2026 Jul | 145.8786 |
| 2026 Jun | 145.1059 |
| 2026 May | 145.6211 |
| 2026 Apr | 144.2473 |
| 2026 Mar | 143.7321 |
| 2026 Feb | 142.4442 |
| 2026 Jan | 141.6714 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 2.1 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1.3969 | 9/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 2,840.16 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 145.7928 | 8/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | -0.06 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 3.03 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | 2.77 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 1.33 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 15.45 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 7.91 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Services inflation | 2.78 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 3.12 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 3.53 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 2.55 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 1.82 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | -0.80 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 2.76 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 6,918.95 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 3,633.54 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 3,285.41 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 2,442.16 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 843.24 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit interest rate | 4.66 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 4.21 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Policy rate | 2.25 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 100.00 | 3/2026 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 25.50 | Q1/2026 | percent |