This table shows the Monthly All-Items Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) and Annual Inflation Rates for Canada in 1949. You can find upcoming CPI release dates on our schedule page. These numbers are released by Statistics Canada.
| Month | CPI | Monthly Inflation Rate | Yearly Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1949 | 12.1 | 0.0 % | 8.0 % |
| February 1949 | 12.1 | 0.0 % | 6.1 % |
| March 1949 | 12.1 | 0.0 % | 6.1 % |
| April 1949 | 12.1 | 0.0 % | 5.2 % |
| May 1949 | 12.1 | 0.0 % | 4.3 % |
| June 1949 | 12.1 | 0.0 % | 2.5 % |
| July 1949 | 12.1 | 0.0 % | 2.5 % |
| August 1949 | 12.2 | 0.8 % | 2.5 % |
| September 1949 | 12.2 | 0.0 % | 0.8 % |
| October 1949 | 12.3 | 0.8 % | 1.7 % |
| November 1949 | 12.3 | 0.0 % | 1.7 % |
| December 1949 | 12.2 | -0.8 % | 0.8 % |
Annual CPI: 12.2
Annual Inflation Rate: 3.4%
Annual Inflation Rate: 3.4%
What is the relation between CPI and Inflation Rate?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used to measure Inflation rates. The formula is as follows:
CPI2 = Consumer Price Index of the second period
CPI1 = Consumer Price Index of the initial period
Notice an error in these tables?
We do our best to ensure the data is accurate and up to date. However, if one of these numbers seem wrong, please contact us and we will fix it as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that we extract the Consumer Price Index and Inflation Rates on a monthly basis from Statistics Canada’s databases.
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