Consumer prices in Seychelles edged down by 0.01% in April 2026, reversing a 0.24% increase in the previous month. This marked the first decline since December 2025, largely driven by cost declines for fresh fish (-6.11% vs -0.56% in March) and other foods (-0.22% vs 0.61%), while prices continued to increase for non-food products (0.12% vs 0.20%). Among food items excluding fish, costs declined mainly for milk, cheese and eggs (-6.95% vs -5.47%), fruits (-2.04% vs 0.23%), and sugar, jam, honey and confectionery (-1.2% vs -1.75%). Among non-food products, prices particularly increased for alcoholic beverages (4.55% vs 4.34%), transport (1.42% vs 0.19%), and restaurants and hotels (2.58% vs 2.98%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.09% in April, the third straight month of decline, following a 0.04% loss in the preceding period. source: National Bureau of Statistics, Seychelles

Inflation Rate in Seychelles decreased to -0.01 percent in April from 0.24 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Seychelles averaged 5.63 percent from 2003 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 63.25 percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -5.54 percent in March of 2010. This page provides - Seychelles Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Seychelles Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Seychelles decreased to -0.01 percent in April from 0.24 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Seychelles 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 Seychelles Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 1.40 percent in 2027 and 1.90 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-09 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 0.24% 0.3% 0.5%
2026-05-08 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr -0.01% 0.24% 0.6%
2026-06-08 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May -0.01% 0.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 127.05 127.16 points Apr 2026
Core Consumer Prices 128.36 128.51 points Apr 2026
Core Inflation Rate 0.33 0.66 percent Apr 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 141.16 141.16 points Apr 2026
CPI Transportation 143.75 142.45 points Apr 2026
Export Prices 112.54 111.84 points Dec 2025
Food Inflation -0.22 0.61 percent Apr 2026
Import Prices 101.65 101.56 points Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY -0.01 0.24 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate MoM -0.09 -0.04 percent Apr 2026
Producer Prices 102.30 103.10 points Mar 2026
Producer Prices Change -1.30 -3.20 percent Mar 2026


Seychelles Inflation Rate
In Seychelles, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. The main components in Consumer Price Index are: Non-Food Items (85.97% of the total weight), Other Food Items (12.79%) and Fish (1.25%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-0.01 0.24 63.25 -5.54 2003 - 2026 percent Monthly
2014=100

News Stream
Seychelles Consumer Prices Edge Down in April
Consumer prices in Seychelles edged down by 0.01% in April 2026, reversing a 0.24% increase in the previous month. This marked the first decline since December 2025, largely driven by cost declines for fresh fish (-6.11% vs -0.56% in March) and other foods (-0.22% vs 0.61%), while prices continued to increase for non-food products (0.12% vs 0.20%). Among food items excluding fish, costs declined mainly for milk, cheese and eggs (-6.95% vs -5.47%), fruits (-2.04% vs 0.23%), and sugar, jam, honey and confectionery (-1.2% vs -1.75%). Among non-food products, prices particularly increased for alcoholic beverages (4.55% vs 4.34%), transport (1.42% vs 0.19%), and restaurants and hotels (2.58% vs 2.98%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.09% in April, the third straight month of decline, following a 0.04% loss in the preceding period.
2026-05-08
Seychelles Inflation Rate Eases in March
The annual inflation rate in Seychelles ticked down to 0.24% in March 2026 from a four-month high of 0.30% in the previous month. Prices increased slightly for non-food products (0.14% vs -0.02% in February) but decreased for fresh fish (-4.09% vs -3.18%) and other food (-0.78% vs -0.17%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were almost flat, after falling by 0.08% in the prior month.
2026-04-09
Seychelles Inflation Rate at 4-Mont High
The annual inflation rate in Seychelles edged up to 0.3% in February 2026 from 0.1% in the previous month. It marked the highest reading since October, as prices increased at a faster pace in all major categories, particularly fish (1.64% vs 0.22% in January), other food items excluding fish (1.03% vs 0.26%), and non-food items (0.17% vs 0.08%). Among food items, costs accelerated for oils and fats (5.44% vs 5.13%), non-alcoholic beverages (1.71% vs 1.57%), and a rebound in vegetables (3.34% vs -5.45%). Among non-food items, deflation softened for housing and utilities (-1.12% vs -1.67%), tobacco (-0.49% vs -0.74%), and recreation and culture (-3.71% vs -5.35%), while prices moderated for transport (0.05% vs 0.87%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices slipped 0.08%, reversing a 0.16% rise in January. This marked the first decline since October 2025.
2026-03-06