# Senegal consumer price trends and inflation measurement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/senegal-consumer-price-trends-and-inflation-measurement
> Updated: 2026-09-06T07:59:46.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In May 2026, Senegal reported a 0.2% monthly increase in consumer prices, driven largely by a 2.1% rise in housing, water, electricity, gas, and fuel costs. The annual inflation rate for the period between May 2025 and May 2026 was 1.3%.

Following these trends, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommended that Senegal revise its Consumer Price Index (CPI) methodology. The IMF suggested integrating ‘rental equivalence’ to more accurately account for owner-occupied housing expenses and their impact on purchasing power. Senegal’s National Agency of Statistics and Demography (ANSD) acknowledged the need to refine these measurements as part of a three-year, 1,243 billion FCFA financing agreement with the IMF.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: IMF recommends new inflation measurement method for Senegal

The IMF recommends Senegal adopt ‘rental equivalence’ in its Consumer Price Index to more accurately measure housing costs and its impact on household purchasing power.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imf-recommends-new-inflation-measurement-method-for-senegal

### 2026-08-27: Consumer price trends show fluctuations in Senegal and Mayotte

Senegal reported a 0.2% monthly increase in consumer prices in May 2026, driven by housing and energy, while Mayotte saw a 0.4% decrease in July due to falling energy costs.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/consumer-price-trends-show-fluctuations-in-senegal-and-mayotte

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