Inflation Senegal 2007
Average inflation: 5.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 6.9%. The lowest inflation was in January at 4.4%.
- Highest month
- November: 6.9%
- Lowest month
- January: 4.4%
- Difference
- 2.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 3.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 3.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.8% higher than the 5-year average of 2.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (5.8% in 2007).
- 5-year average
- 2%
- 10-year average
- 2.2%
- All-time high (2007)
- 5.8%
- All-time low (2003)
- -0.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2006, inflation has risen by +3.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +3.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: +5.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.8% 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 €105.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4% | +2.5 |
| February | 5.1% | +2.9 |
| March | 6.0% | +2.9 |
| April | 5.8% | +2.6 |
| May | 5.9% | +4.0 |
| June | 5.9% | +4.4 |
| July | 6.8% | +5.6 |
| August | 5.7% | +4.4 |
| September | 5.9% | +4.6 |
| October | 5.6% | +4.9 |
| November | 6.9% | +3.7 |
| December | 6.1% | +2.1 |
| Average | 5.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.