Inflation Senegal 2002
Average inflation: 2.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 4.4%. The lowest inflation was in October at -0.4%.
- Highest month
- May: 4.4%
- Lowest month
- October: -0.4%
- Difference
- 4.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of -2.6%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -2.6%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: -2.6%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -2.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.7%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.4% in 2002).
- 5-year average
- 2.7%
- 10-year average
- 2.7%
- All-time high (2001)
- 3%
- All-time low (2002)
- 2.4%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2001, inflation has fallen by +0.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -4.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2002
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8% | +1.0 |
| February | 3.7% | +1.7 |
| March | 4.1% | +2.8 |
| April | 4.3% | +3.2 |
| May | 4.4% | +3.1 |
| June | 2.0% | -1.9 |
| July | 1.7% | -2.1 |
| August | 1.1% | -4.0 |
| September | 2.1% | -0.8 |
| October | -0.4% | -4.7 |
| November | 1.1% | -3.3 |
| December | 1.5% | -2.4 |
| Average | 2.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.