Seychelles Inflation Rate

The annual inflation rate in Seychelles fell to 0.22% in December 2025, following a 0.02% modest increase in November. This marked the first contraction in consumer prices in nine months and the lowest reading since February 2024, as costs declined sharply for fish (-6.72% vs -0.95% in November) and other food items excluding fish (-0.95% vs 2.24%), while prices fell softer for non-food products (-0.01% vs -0.29%). Among non-food items, price growth eased for miscellaneous goods and services (1.14% vs 1.52%). Additionally, costs declined for clothing and footwear (-0.61% vs 0.33%) and recreation and culture (-5.45% vs -5.42%). Meanwhile, prices increased for alcoholic beverages (4.35% vs 3%), transport (2.28% vs 1.27%) and health (1.62% vs 1%), while deflation slowed for furniture and household equipment (-1.38% vs -1.66%) and housing and utilities (-2.24% vs -2.26%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.09% in December, easing from 0.24% in the preceding period.