Food price inflation in Canada, August 2026: 2.85%
Food price inflation in Canada was 2.85% in August 2026, according to Statistics Canada.
- Previous month (July 2026): 3.05% (-0.2 pp).
- A year earlier (August 2025): 3.42%.
- A newer figure is available: 2.18% in September 2026.
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Other countries in August 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3.2% |
| Australia | 3% |
| Canada | 2.85% |
| Spain | 2.5% |
| U.S. | 2.2% |
| UK | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% |
| France | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% |
| South Korea | -0.54% |
Other months
Source
Source: Statistics Canada. Reproduced and distributed on an "as is" basis with the permission of Statistics Canada — Statistics Canada