06.03.202607:27:42UTC+00Seychelles Inflation Rate at 4-Mont High

The annual inflation rate in Seychelles rose to 0.3% in February 2026, up from 0.1% in January, reaching its highest level since October. The increase reflected faster price growth across all major categories, led by 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%).

Within the food category, prices accelerated for oils and fats (5.44% vs 5.13%), non-alcoholic beverages (1.71% vs 1.57%), and vegetables, which rebounded strongly (3.34% vs -5.45%).

Among non-food items, deflation eased in housing and utilities (-1.12% vs -1.67%), tobacco (-0.49% vs -0.74%), and recreation and culture (-3.71% vs -5.35%), while price growth slowed in transport (0.05% vs 0.87%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.08% in February, reversing a 0.16% increase in January and marking the first month-on-month decline since October 2025.