Inflation Seychelles 2008
Average inflation: 36.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 36.4%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 63.3%. The lowest inflation was in January at 26.9%.
- Highest month
- December: 63.3%
- Lowest month
- January: 26.9%
- Difference
- 36.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 63.2%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 38.2%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 63.2%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 38.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 36.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (36.4% in 2008).
- 5-year average
- 36.4%
- 10-year average
- 36.4%
- All-time high (2008)
- 36.4%
- All-time low (2008)
- 36.4%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 34.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €136.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2008
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 26.9% |
| February | 29.8% |
| March | 28.9% |
| April | 29.6% |
| May | 28.9% |
| June | 31.6% |
| July | 33.7% |
| August | 37.5% |
| September | 34.2% |
| October | 32.2% |
| November | 60.6% |
| December | 63.3% |
| Average | 36.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.