Indicator of food price anomalies in Canada

Canada: Indicator of food price anomalies was 0.89 index in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.89 index
Change on year
down 19.8%
World rank
77th
of 200 countries
All-time high
1.11 index
in 2022
All-time low
-1.35 index
in 2016
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Indicator of food price anomalies in Canada, 2010–2023

-1.5-1-0.500.512010201620232010: -0.82 index2011: 0.31 index2012: -0.29 index2013: -0.44 index2014: -0.05 index2015: 0.79 index2016: -1.4 index2017: -1.1 index2018: -0.61 index2019: 0.54 index2020: 0.34 index2021: -0.46 index2022: 1.1 index2023: 0.89 index

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in index.

Analysis

The most recent figure for indicator of food price anomalies in Canada is 0.89 index, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.8% on the previous year and up 302.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, indicator of food price anomalies in Canada peaked at 1.11 index in 2022 and was at its lowest, -1.35 index, in 2016.

That places Canada 77th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -0.304 index -1.35 index 0.79 index 10
2020s 0.47 index -0.46 index 1.11 index 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is indicator of food price anomalies in Canada?
Indicator of food price anomalies in Canada was 0.89 index in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest indicator of food price anomalies recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 1.11 index in 2022.
What is the lowest indicator of food price anomalies recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was -1.35 index in 2016.
How does Canada rank for indicator of food price anomalies?
Canada ranks 77th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
Is indicator of food price anomalies rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is up 302.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Indicator of food price anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Indicator of food price anomalies
Unit
index
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
200 places, 2,795 data points, 2010–2023
Last refreshed

Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index