Senegal’s annual inflation rate slowed to 1.0% in September 2026 from August’s three-month high of 1.2%. The deceleration came as food and beverages inflation, the largest component of the inflation basket, eased to 0.9% from a four-month high of 1.4% in August. Inflation also moderated for transport (1.2% vs 1.7% in August), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (12.0% vs 12.6%), restaurants and hotels (1.8% vs 2.2%), and financial services (1.0% vs 1.1%). Meanwhile, inflation remained steady for recreation, sports and culture (at 0.8%), education (at 1.0%), and clothing and footwear (at 1.1%). By contrast, furnishings inflation accelerated slightly (0.7% vs 0.6%), while housing and utilities rebounded (0.1% vs -0.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.1%, slowing from a 2.0% gain in the prior month, which was the highest level since July 2023. source: ANSD, Senegal

Inflation Rate in Senegal decreased to 1 percent in September from 1.20 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Senegal averaged 1.84 percent from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 14.10 percent in November of 2022 and a record low of -4.20 percent in September of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Senegal Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Senegal Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Senegal decreased to 1 percent in September from 1.20 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Senegal is expected to be 1.80 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Senegal Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.10 percent in 2027 and 2.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-10 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 1.2% 0.3% 0.5%
2026-10-11 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 1.0% 1.2% 1.4%
2026-11-10 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 1.0%

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Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Rent Inflation 0.60 0.50 percent Sep 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 105.80 104.70 points Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 100.40 99.40 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 104.70 104.50 points Sep 2026
Export Prices 158.30 152.70 points Aug 2026
Food Inflation 0.90 1.40 percent Sep 2026
Import Prices 124.30 121.00 points Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.00 1.20 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.10 2.00 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 145.90 144.10 points Aug 2026
Producer Prices Change 9.30 9.70 percent Aug 2026


Senegal Inflation Rate
In Senegal, the three main components of the Consumer Price Index are: Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (50% of the total weight); Housing & Utilities (12%) and Clothing & Footwear (7%). Others include: Transport (6%), Household Contents, Equipment & Maintenance (5%), Miscellaneous Goods & Services (4%), Restaurants & Hotels (4%), Communications (3%), Education (2%) and Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (0.49%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.00 1.20 14.10 -4.20 1999 - 2026 percent Monthly
2023=100, NSA

News Stream
Senegal Inflation Rate Eases to 1% in September
Senegal’s annual inflation rate slowed to 1.0% in September 2026 from August’s three-month high of 1.2%. The deceleration came as food and beverages inflation, the largest component of the inflation basket, eased to 0.9% from a four-month high of 1.4% in August. Inflation also moderated for transport (1.2% vs 1.7% in August), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (12.0% vs 12.6%), restaurants and hotels (1.8% vs 2.2%), and financial services (1.0% vs 1.1%). Meanwhile, inflation remained steady for recreation, sports and culture (at 0.8%), education (at 1.0%), and clothing and footwear (at 1.1%). By contrast, furnishings inflation accelerated slightly (0.7% vs 0.6%), while housing and utilities rebounded (0.1% vs -0.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.1%, slowing from a 2.0% gain in the prior month, which was the highest level since July 2023.
2026-10-11
Senegal Inflation Rate Hits 3-Month High of 1.2%
Senegal’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 1.2% in August 2026 from July’s 14-month low of 0.3%. It was the highest inflation rate since May, as food and beverages inflation, the largest component of the inflation basket, rebounded to 1.4% after falling 0.4% in July, marking the fastest increase in four months. Inflation also recovered sharply for transport (1.7% vs -0.1% in July), while accelerating for health (2.0% vs 1.8%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (12.6% vs 11.8%), and financial services (1.1% vs 0.6%). On the other hand, inflation remained steady for recreation, sports and culture (at 0.8%), education (at 1.0%), and restaurants and hotels (at 2.2%). By contrast, inflation eased for clothing and footwear (1.1% vs 1.2%) and furnishings (0.6% vs 0.7%), while housing and utilities continued to fall (-0.9% vs -0.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 2.0%, marking the highest level since July 2023, after rising 1% in the prior month.
2026-09-11
Senegal Inflation Eases to Lowest Since May 2025
Senegal’s annual inflation rate eased to 0.3% in July 2026 from 0.4% in June, the lowest since May 2025. The slowdown was mainly driven by a sharper decline in food prices, which fell 0.4% after a 0.2% drop, and housing and utilities, down 0.8% following a 0.6% decrease. Inflation also eased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (11.8% vs 12%) and furnishings (0.7% vs 0.8%). Meanwhile, inflation remained at 0.8% for recreation, sports and culture, 1% for education, 2.2% for restaurants and hotels, and 0.6% for financial services. In contrast, deflation eased for transports, to 0.1% from 0.6%, while inflation accelerated for health (1.8% vs 1.6%) and clothing and footwear (1.2% vs 1.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1%, marking the highest level since September 2025, after remaining unchanged in the prior month.
2026-08-11