Canada: Food and beverages inflation
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The most recent value is 3.86 percent as of June 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 4.21 percent. Historically, the average for Canada from January 1962 to June 2026 is 4.13 percent. The minimum of -4.55 percent was recorded in February 1971, while the maximum of 23.38 percent was reached in July 1978.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Canada: Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 3.86 |
| 2026 May | 4.21 |
| 2026 Apr | 3.76 |
| 2026 Mar | 4.39 |
| 2026 Feb | 4.01 |
| 2026 Jan | 4.73 |
| 2025 Dec | 4.94 |
| 2025 Nov | 4.53 |
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Definition: Percent change in the inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages compared to the same month last year.
Food: Any raw, cooked, or processed edible substance that provides nutritional sustenance (e.g., meat, grains, produce, dairy).
Beverages: Liquids intended for drinking, which are broken down into non-alcoholic (water, coffee, tea, juices) and alcoholic (beer, wine, spirits) segments.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 2.1 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1.4114 | 7/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 2,779.33 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 145.1059 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | -0.35 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 2.80 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | 3.86 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 1.25 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 14.32 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 8.06 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Services inflation | 1.65 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 0.80 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 3.27 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 2.64 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 1.80 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | 0.43 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 3.48 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 6,803.43 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 3,580.41 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 3,223.02 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 2,397.11 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 825.91 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Business credit interest rate | 4.69 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 4.30 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Policy rate | 2.25 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 100.60 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 25.40 | Q4/2025 | percent |
| Bank deposits, total | 6,641.84 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Bank deposits, local currency | 3,128.81 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Bank deposits, foreign currency | 3,513.03 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |