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Canada CPI-median, core inflation (weighted median), index

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode CA.CPICORE.M.NSA.GRP-MEDIAN

Latest (y/y)1.9%September 2026
Previous (y/y)2.0%August 2026
Level225.0September 2026

Canada CPI-median, core inflation (weighted median), index was up 1.9% year on year in September 2026, compared with 2.0% in August 2026.

The level stood at 225.0 (index 198901=100).

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 1.5% (Oct 2017) to 5.4% (Oct 2022), averaging 2.7%.

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Canada CPI-median, core inflation (weighted median), index, annual % change, Oct 1993 – Sep 2026. Source: Statistics Canada.
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Canada CPI-median, core inflation (weighted median), index, level (index 198901=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026225.01.9
August 2026224.62.0
July 2026224.02.0
June 2026223.51.9
May 2026223.32.1
April 2026223.02.1
March 2026222.62.3
February 2026222.12.3
January 2026221.82.5
December 2025221.52.6
November 2025221.42.8
October 2025221.12.9
September 2025220.73.1
August 2025220.13.0
July 2025219.63.0
June 2025219.32.9
May 2025218.82.9
April 2025218.43.1
March 2025217.52.7
February 2025217.12.7
January 2025216.42.5
December 2024215.92.4
November 2024215.42.6
October 2024214.82.7

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 198901=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high5.4% (Oct 2022)
10-year low1.5% (Oct 2017)
10-year average2.7%
Source agencyStatistics Canada
Makrognosis codeCA.CPICORE.M.NSA.GRP-MEDIAN

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FAQ

What is the current cPI-median, core inflation (weighted median), index in Canada?
The latest reading is 1.9% 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.CPICORE.M.NSA.GRP-MEDIAN.

Last updated 2026-10-19. Source: Statistics Canada. Original title: “CPI-median, core inflation (weighted median), index, Canada”.