Makrognosis

Canada CPI, Health and personal care

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode CA.CPI.M.NSA.GRP-HEALTH

Latest (y/y)1.7%September 2026
Previous (y/y)2.2%August 2026
Level158.5September 2026

Canada CPI, Health and personal care was up 1.7% year on year in September 2026, compared with 2.2% in August 2026.

The level stood at 158.5 (index 2002=100).

That is the lowest reading since March 2021.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 0.2% (Mar 2019) to 6.5% (Mar 2023), averaging 2.6%.

Canada CPI, Health and personal care, annual % change, Oct 1993 – Sep 2026−2%0%2%4%6%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Canada CPI, Health and personal care, annual % change, Oct 1993 – Sep 2026. Source: Statistics Canada.
Canada CPI, Health and personal care, level (index 2002=100)801001201401601995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Canada CPI, Health and personal care, level (index 2002=100).

Showing the full history (downsampled for display). Open the interactive chart to zoom and switch transforms.

Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026158.51.7
August 2026158.82.2
July 2026158.62.3
June 2026158.62.5
May 2026158.52.7
April 2026157.93.3
March 2026157.03.3
February 2026156.73.2
January 2026156.13.3
December 2025155.72.9
November 2025156.13.0
October 2025155.72.5
September 2025155.82.6
August 2025155.42.8
July 2025155.02.8
June 2025154.82.7
May 2025154.42.1
April 2025152.81.9
March 2025152.02.5
February 2025151.92.4
January 2025151.12.3
December 2024151.33.1
November 2024151.62.8
October 2024151.93.1

Last 24 observations. The full history (408 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationOctober 1992
Observations408
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex 2002=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high6.5% (Mar 2023)
10-year low0.2% (Mar 2019)
10-year average2.6%
Source agencyStatistics Canada
Makrognosis codeCA.CPI.M.NSA.GRP-HEALTH

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FAQ

What is the current cPI, Health and personal care in Canada?
The latest reading is 1.7% year on year for September 2026, published by Statistics Canada.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from Statistics Canada and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code CA.CPI.M.NSA.GRP-HEALTH.

Last updated 2026-10-19. Source: Statistics Canada. Original title: “CPI, Health and personal care, Canada”.