Rent inflation in Canada, May 2026: 3.53%
Rent inflation in Canada was 3.53% in May 2026, according to Statistics Canada.
- Previous month (April 2026): 3.6% (-0.07 pp).
- A year earlier (May 2025): 4.46%.
- A newer figure is available: 2.8% in September 2026.
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Other countries in May 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Austria | 5% |
| Netherlands | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 4.3% |
| Norway | 3.7% |
| Australia | 3.6% |
| Canada | 3.53% |
| Italy | 3.5% |
| UK | 3.4% |
| Belgium | 3.4% |
| Sweden | 3.4% |
| U.S. | 2.9% |
| Denmark | 2.7% |
| Spain | 2.5% |
| Germany | 2.1% |
| France | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | 1.5% |
| South Korea | 1% |
| Japan | 0.4% |
| Finland | 0% |
Other months
Source
Source: Statistics Canada. Reproduced and distributed on an "as is" basis with the permission of Statistics Canada — Statistics Canada