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UK vs Canada Inflation
United Kingdom moved above Canada in 1961. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 135% of United Kingdom’s Inflation; today the figure is about 53%, and the pair was closest in 1999 (99%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Canada | Canada as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1% | 1.36% | 135% |
| 1970 | 6.37% | 3.35% | 53% |
| 1980 | 17.97% | 10.13% | 56% |
| 1990 | 8.06% | 4.78% | 59% |
| 2000 | 1.18% | 2.72% | 230% |
| 2010 | 2.49% | 1.78% | 71% |
| 2020 | 0.99% | 0.72% | 72% |
| 2025 | 3.88% | 2.07% | 53% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above Canada in Inflation?
In 1961. United Kingdom’s published Inflation rose above Canada’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Canada compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 3.88% against 2.07% — the trailing economy stands at about 53% 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: