Food price inflation in Canada, May 2026: 3.79%
Food price inflation in Canada was 3.79% in May 2026, according to Statistics Canada.
- Previous month (April 2026): 3.5% (+0.29 pp).
- A year earlier (May 2025): 3.39%.
- A newer figure is available: 2.18% in September 2026.
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Other countries in May 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Canada | 3.79% |
| Japan | 3.5% |
| Australia | 3.3% |
| U.S. | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.5% |
| UK | 2.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% |
| South Korea | 1.61% |
| France | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% |
Other months
Source
Source: Statistics Canada. Reproduced and distributed on an "as is" basis with the permission of Statistics Canada — Statistics Canada