Inflation calculator
See what an amount from any year since 1914 is worth today, how much prices rose in between, and the average yearly inflation rate, using Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index.
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$177.99in August 2026 has the buying power of $100.00 in 2000
- Cumulative inflation
- 78.0%
- Average per year
- 2.23%
- CPI (2002=100)
- 95.4 to 169.8
Estimate based on Statistics Canada’s all-items CPI. Years use the annual average; August 2026 is a single month. Next step: keep savings ahead of inflation, compare savings accounts or grow it tax-free in a TFSA.
What $100 was worth, in August 2026 dollars
| $100 in | Worth now | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | $1,358.40 | 3.49% |
| 1960 | $1,095.48 | 3.69% |
| 1970 | $836.45 | 3.86% |
| 1980 | $385.91 | 2.97% |
| 1990 | $216.58 | 2.16% |
| 2000 | $177.99 | 2.23% |
| 2010 | $145.75 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | $123.94 | 3.57% |
CPI at the start of each decade, and average yearly inflation
| Decade | CPI | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 11.4 | -2.2% |
| 1930s | 9.1 | -1.3% |
| 1940s | 8.0 | 4.6% |
| 1950s | 12.5 | 2.2% |
| 1960s | 15.5 | 2.7% |
| 1970s | 20.3 | 8.0% |
| 1980s | 44.0 | 5.9% |
| 1990s | 78.4 | 2.0% |
| 2000s | 95.4 | 2.0% |
| 2010s | 116.5 | 1.6% |
| 2020s | 137.0 | 3.7% |
The 2020s row runs to 2025, the latest full year. Source: Statistics Canada, tables 18-10-0005-01 and 18-10-0004-01, checked October 15, 2026. To see how savings can grow faster than prices, try the compound interest calculator.
How this calculator works
The CPI ratio
Equivalent amount = amount × (CPI in the later period ÷ CPI in the earlier period). Cumulative inflation is that ratio minus 1. The average yearly rate is (CPI ratio)^(1 ÷ years) minus 1, the steady rate that would produce the same overall change.
We use Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index, all-items, Canada (2002=100), exactly as published: annual averages from table 18-10-0005-01 back to 1914, and the latest month from table 18-10-0004-01 (not seasonally adjusted).
Annual averages vs a single month
Each year uses its annual average, which smooths out seasonal price swings. The current year isn’t complete, so “latest month” uses the newest monthly index instead, which can bounce around from one month to the next.
For the average yearly rate, we treat an annual average as falling in the middle of its year and a month as falling in the middle of that month, so the time between them is measured fairly.
An average basket, not your budget
The CPI measures price changes for a fixed basket of goods and services bought by Canadian households on average. Your own inflation may differ depending on what you buy and where you live.
The Bank of Canada aims to keep CPI inflation at the 2% midpoint of a 1% to 3% target range. Results are estimates for general information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does an inflation calculator work?
It scales your amount by the change in the Consumer Price Index between two dates: amount × (CPI in the later year ÷ CPI in the earlier year). This calculator uses Statistics Canada’s all-items CPI for Canada, so it shows what the same basket of goods and services would cost.
How much is $100 from 2000 worth today in Canada?
Using the 2000 annual average CPI (95.4) and the August 2026 CPI (169.8), $100 in 2000 has about the same buying power as $177.99 today. That’s 78.0% cumulative inflation, or about 2.23% a year on average.
What is the current inflation rate in Canada?
Statistics Canada’s all-items CPI for August 2026 was 169.8, about 3.0% higher than in August 2025 (164.8). Statistics Canada publishes a new monthly figure each month, so check its latest CPI release for the newest rate.
What was inflation in Canada in 2025?
The annual average CPI rose from 160.9 in 2024 to 164.2 in 2025, an increase of about 2.1%. That’s close to the Bank of Canada’s 2% target, down from 6.8% in 2022.
What is the Bank of Canada’s inflation target?
The Bank of Canada aims to keep inflation at the 2% midpoint of a 1% to 3% target range, measured as the year-over-year increase in total CPI. The target framework was agreed with the federal government in 1991 and most recently renewed in 2021.
Why use annual averages instead of a single month?
An annual average smooths out seasonal swings, such as gasoline or travel prices, so it’s a fairer picture of a whole year. For the current year, a full annual average isn’t available yet, so the latest month is used instead and can move up or down from month to month.
Is my personal inflation rate the same as the CPI?
Not necessarily. The CPI tracks the price of an average basket of goods and services bought by Canadian households. If you spend more than average on rent, food or gas, or less on things whose prices fell, your own inflation can be higher or lower.
Does this calculator show food inflation?
No, it uses the all-items index, which covers food along with shelter, transportation, clothing and other spending. Statistics Canada also publishes separate indexes for food and other categories in its CPI tables.
Can I use this as a US dollar inflation calculator?
No. It uses Canadian prices from Statistics Canada, so results apply to Canadian dollars. US inflation is measured separately by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and follows a different path.
How can I protect my savings from inflation?
Money earning less than inflation loses buying power over time. Comparing high-interest savings accounts and GIC rates, and investing for long-term goals, can help your money keep pace, though investment returns aren’t guaranteed.
Results are estimates for general information, not financial advice. Confirm rates, fees and terms with your card issuer or bank. See our methodology.