🇨🇦 Canada Inflation Calculator – Historical CPI Rates (1960–2026)
See how prices in Canada have changed since 1960, based on World Bank CPI data.
Between 1960 and 2025, prices in Canada rose 868.1%, an average annual rate of 3.55%. $100 in 1960 would need to be $968.06 in 2025 to keep the same purchasing power.
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Value Over Time
Canada Inflation: Year by Year
| Year | CPI | $100 → | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 13.34 | $100.00 | - |
| 1961 | 13.48 | $101.02 | +1.0% |
| 1962 | 13.62 | $102.09 | +1.1% |
| 1963 | 13.85 | $103.75 | +1.6% |
| 1964 | 14.11 | $105.74 | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 14.44 | $108.20 | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 14.99 | $112.33 | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 15.53 | $116.35 | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 16.16 | $121.07 | +4.1% |
| 1969 | 16.89 | $126.60 | +4.6% |
| 1970 | 17.46 | $130.83 | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 17.93 | $134.37 | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 18.83 | $141.07 | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 20.23 | $151.64 | +7.5% |
| 1974 | 22.46 | $168.31 | +11.0% |
| 1975 | 24.86 | $186.27 | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 26.73 | $200.32 | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 28.86 | $216.30 | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 31.45 | $235.71 | +9.0% |
| 1979 | 34.33 | $257.27 | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 37.81 | $283.32 | +10.1% |
| 1981 | 42.52 | $318.66 | +12.5% |
| 1982 | 47.10 | $352.98 | +10.8% |
| 1983 | 49.86 | $373.67 | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 52.01 | $389.76 | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 54.07 | $405.20 | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 56.34 | $422.20 | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 58.79 | $440.59 | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 61.16 | $458.34 | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 64.21 | $481.18 | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 67.28 | $504.18 | +4.8% |
| 1991 | 71.06 | $532.55 | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 72.12 | $540.48 | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 73.47 | $550.56 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 73.59 | $551.47 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 75.17 | $563.32 | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 76.35 | $572.17 | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 77.59 | $581.45 | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 78.36 | $587.24 | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 79.72 | $597.43 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 81.89 | $613.67 | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 83.96 | $629.17 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 85.85 | $643.38 | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 88.22 | $661.13 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 89.86 | $673.40 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 91.85 | $688.31 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 93.69 | $702.09 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 95.69 | $717.10 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 97.96 | $734.10 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 98.25 | $736.30 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 100.00 | $749.38 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 102.91 | $771.21 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 104.47 | $782.90 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 105.45 | $790.24 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 107.46 | $805.31 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 108.67 | $814.37 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 110.22 | $826.01 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 111.98 | $839.20 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 114.52 | $858.23 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 116.76 | $874.96 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 108.56 | $813.53 | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 113.77 | $852.60 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 120.96 | $906.48 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 125.07 | $937.27 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 127.36 | $954.44 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 129.18 | $968.06 | +1.4% |
World Bank CPI data for Canada is available from 1960 to 2025.
Quick Reference: value today
What 1960 amounts in Canada are worth in 2025:
| 1960 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| $1 | $9.68 |
| $10 | $96.81 |
| $100 | $968 |
| $1,000 | $9,681 |
| $10,000 | $96,806 |
Inflation by Decade in Canada
| Decade | Cumulative Inflation | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1960–1969 | +26.6% | 2.65% |
| 1970–1979 | +96.6% | 7.80% |
| 1980–1989 | +69.8% | 6.06% |
| 1990–1999 | +18.5% | 1.90% |
| 2000–2009 | +20.0% | 2.04% |
| 2010–2019 | +16.8% | 1.74% |
| 2020–2025 | +19.0% | 3.54% |
The sharpest price increase in Canada came in 1981, when annual inflation reached 12.5%.
The lowest annual change was -7.0% in 2020.
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Understanding Inflation in Canada
This calculator uses official data from the World Bank (CPI - Consumer Price Index) to calculate the purchasing power of your money over time.
What is the CPI?
The CPI measures the average change in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services.
A Real Example from Canada
For instance, $1,000 in Canada in 1960 would need to be worth about $9,681 in 2025 to keep the same purchasing power — a cumulative change of 868.1% over 65 years.
Why is it Important?
- Financial Planning: Compare salaries and investments
- Investment Decisions: Evaluate real returns
- Historical Analysis: Understand past money values
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the inflation rate in Canada in 2025?
The annual inflation rate in Canada in 2025 was 1.43%, according to World Bank CPI data.
How much has Canada inflation been since 1960?
Cumulative inflation in Canada from 1960 to 2025 was 868.06% (3.55%/year average).