Inflation Seychelles 2009
Average inflation: 34.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 34.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 51.2%. The lowest inflation was in December at -2.5%.
- Highest month
- January: 51.2%
- Lowest month
- December: -2.5%
- Difference
- 53.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 44.7%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 13.0%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 44.7%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 13.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.1% lower than the 5-year average of 35.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (36.4% in 2008).
- 5-year average
- 35.3%
- 10-year average
- 35.3%
- All-time high (2008)
- 36.4%
- All-time low (2009)
- 34.2%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2008, inflation has fallen by +2.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: -65.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 32.2% 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 €134.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51.2% | +24.3 |
| February | 49.8% | +20.0 |
| March | 49.5% | +20.6 |
| April | 47.9% | +18.3 |
| May | 46.7% | +17.8 |
| June | 42.8% | +11.2 |
| July | 39.8% | +6.1 |
| August | 30.2% | -7.3 |
| September | 29.3% | -4.9 |
| October | 25.6% | -6.6 |
| November | 0.5% | -60.1 |
| December | -2.5% | -65.8 |
| Average | 34.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.