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. source: ANSD, Senegal

Inflation Rate in Senegal increased to 1.20 percent in August from 0.30 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Senegal averaged 1.85 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 September of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Senegal increased to 1.20 percent in August from 0.30 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Senegal is expected to be 0.40 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
2026-08-11 08:50 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 0.3% 0.4% 0.1%
2026-09-10 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 1.2% 0.3% 0.5%
2026-10-09 11:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 1.2% 0.4%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Rent Inflation 0.70 0.70 percent Jul 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 104.70 102.60 points Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 99.40 99.20 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 104.50 102.30 points Aug 2026
Export Prices 155.30 155.20 points Jun 2026
Food Inflation 1.40 -0.40 percent Aug 2026
Import Prices 125.30 122.80 points Jun 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.20 0.30 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 2.00 1.00 percent Aug 2026
Producer Prices 142.60 139.50 points Jul 2026
Producer Prices Change 8.60 2.20 percent Jul 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
1.20 0.30 14.10 -4.20 1999 - 2026 percent Monthly
2023=100, NSA

News Stream
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
Senegal Inflation Rate at 5-Month Low of 0.4%
The annual inflation rate in Senegal slowed to 0.4% in June 2026 from 1.3% in May, marking the softest increase since January. The moderation was driven by a decline in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices, the largest component of the CPI basket, which fell for the first time in five months (-0.2% vs 1.0% in May). Prices also declined for housing and utilities (-0.6% vs 1.9%) and transport (-0.6% vs 0.9%). These declines were partially offset by stronger price increases for alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (12.0% vs 10.9%), health (1.6% vs 1.3%), recreation and culture (0.8% vs 1.1%), and clothing and footwear (1.1% vs 1.4%). On a monthly basis, the CPI was unchanged after rising 0.2% in the previous month.
2026-07-13