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Canada vs Australia Inflation
Australia moved above Canada in 1962. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 36% of Australia’s Inflation; today the figure is about 72%, and the pair was closest in 1980 (100%).
| Year | Canada | Australia | Australia as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.73% | 1.36% | 36% |
| 1970 | 3.44% | 3.35% | 97% |
| 1980 | 10.14% | 10.13% | 100% |
| 1990 | 7.33% | 4.78% | 65% |
| 2000 | 4.46% | 2.72% | 61% |
| 2010 | 2.92% | 1.78% | 61% |
| 2020 | 0.85% | 0.72% | 85% |
| 2025 | 2.87% | 2.07% | 72% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above Canada in Inflation?
In 1962. Australia’s published Inflation rose above Canada’s that year.
How do Canada and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 2.87% against 2.07% — the trailing economy stands at about 72% of the leader.
Are these Inflation figures nominal or adjusted?
The series is a share expressed in annual %, exactly as the World Bank publishes it; movements are percentage points, not percent.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: