Senegal’s annual inflation rate slowed slightly to 2.8% in December 2025, down from November’s 20-month high of 2.9%. The deceleration came as food inflation eased to 4.5% from 5.0% in November, which had marked the fastest growth since March 2024. Inflation also moderated in transport (1.4% vs 2.9% in November), furnishings (2.5% vs 3.3%), and healthcare (1.5% vs 2.3%), while remaining steady for clothing and footwear (0.6%) and restaurants (3.0%). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated in housing and utilities (1.2% vs 1.0%) as well as alcoholic beverages and tobacco (17.2% vs 15.9%). Conversely, prices in the information and communication sector continued to decline (-1.7% vs -3.6%). Excluding energy and fresh products, the core index advanced 4.1% yoy, easing from a 4.7% rise in November. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.9% in December, following a 0.1% drop in November, marking the steepest monthly decline in 13 months. source: ANSD, Senegal

Inflation Rate in Senegal decreased to 2.80 percent in December from 2.90 percent in November of 2025. Inflation Rate in Senegal averaged 1.87 percent from 1999 until 2025, 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 February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Senegal decreased to 2.80 percent in December from 2.90 percent in November of 2025. Inflation Rate in Senegal is expected to be 2.30 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 2.50 percent in 2027 and 3.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-12-10 11:15 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Nov 2.9% 1.9% 1.7%
2026-01-10 01:45 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Dec 2.8% 2.9% 3.1%
2026-02-10 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 2.8% 2.6%

Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Rent Inflation 0.50 0.70 percent Dec 2025

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 103.30 104.30 points Dec 2025
CPI Housing Utilities 100.80 100.60 points Dec 2025
CPI Transportation 102.20 103.60 points Dec 2025
Export Prices 147.50 147.50 points Nov 2025
Food Inflation 4.50 5.00 percent Dec 2025
Import Prices 118.40 118.20 points Nov 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 2.80 2.90 percent Dec 2025
Inflation Rate MoM -0.90 -0.10 percent Dec 2025
Producer Prices 139.30 138.80 points Nov 2025
Producer Prices Change 3.40 3.30 percent Nov 2025


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
2.80 2.90 14.10 -4.20 1999 - 2025 percent Monthly
2023=100, NSA

News Stream
Senegal Inflation Eases to 2.8% in December
Senegal’s annual inflation rate slowed slightly to 2.8% in December 2025, down from November’s 20-month high of 2.9%. The deceleration came as food inflation eased to 4.5% from 5.0% in November, which had marked the fastest growth since March 2024. Inflation also moderated in transport (1.4% vs 2.9% in November), furnishings (2.5% vs 3.3%), and healthcare (1.5% vs 2.3%), while remaining steady for clothing and footwear (0.6%) and restaurants (3.0%). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated in housing and utilities (1.2% vs 1.0%) as well as alcoholic beverages and tobacco (17.2% vs 15.9%). Conversely, prices in the information and communication sector continued to decline (-1.7% vs -3.6%). Excluding energy and fresh products, the core index advanced 4.1% yoy, easing from a 4.7% rise in November. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.9% in December, following a 0.1% drop in November, marking the steepest monthly decline in 13 months.
2026-01-10
Senegal Inflation Rate Hits 20-Month High
Senegal’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.9% in November 2025, up from October’s three-month low of 1.9%. It was the highest inflation rate since March 2024, mainly reflecting faster rises in food prices, which increased 5.0%, up from 3.2% in October and marking the fastest growth since March 2024. Inflation also accelerated for restaurants (3.0% vs 2.7%), furnishings (3.3% vs 3.2%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (15.9% vs 11.4%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for housing and utilities (1.0% vs 1.3%) and healthcare (2.3% vs 2.4%), while remaining steady for clothing and footwear (at 0.6%) and transport (at 2.9%). Conversely, prices in the information and communication sector continued to decline (-3.6% vs -1.6%). Excluding energy and fresh products, the core index increased 4.7% yoy, accelerating slightly from a 4.6% rise in October. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged down 0.1% in November, following a 0.2% drop in October.
2025-12-10
Senegal Inflation Rate at 3-Month Low of 1.9%
Senegal’s annual inflation rate slowed for the first time in three months to 1.9% in October 2025, down from 2.6% in September, which had marked the highest level since March 2024. It was also the lowest rate since July, mainly reflecting a moderation in food prices, which rose 3.2%, down from 4.9% in September, marking the softest increase in three months. Price growth also slowed for clothing and footwear (0.6% vs 0.7%), while inflation accelerated for transport (2.9% vs 2.5%), housing and utilities (1.3% vs 1.0%), healthcare (2.4% vs 2.1%), restaurants (2.7% vs 2.2%), furnishings (3.2% vs 2.5%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (11.4% vs 8.4%). In contrast, prices in the information and communication sector continued to decline (-1.6% vs -3.2%). Excluding energy and fresh products, the core index climbed 4.6% yoy, easing from a 4.8% rise in September. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.2% in October, the first drop in six months, reversing a 1.3% increase in September.
2025-11-10