The national consumer price index in Mauritania increased by 0.8% in December 2025 compared to November, according to the National Agency for Statistics and Population and Economic Analysis (ANSADE). The rise was attributed to price increases across all major consumption categories, including food, as well as housing and communication.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 1.2%, led by coffee, tea and cocoa (+8.8%), fish and seafood (+4.1%), milk, cheese and eggs (+2.5%), fruits (+1.8%) and vegetables. Housing, water, gas, electricity and other fuels increased by 0.2%, primarily driven by maintenance supplies and fuel (+0.7% each). Communication costs rose by 0.4%, with telephone and internet connections accounting for most of the increase (+0.5%).
ANSADE noted that the inflation rate over the past twelve months reached 1.6%, while the annual slope stood at 4.1%. Core inflation, which excludes fresh produce and energy, was 1.0% over twelve months and 4.0% year-on-year. Both imported and locally produced goods contributed equally, each rising by 0.8% over the month.
