Cote d’Ivoire: Côte d’Ivoire Inflation Edges Up to 1.4 Percent On Food, Housing Costs

Inflation in Côte d’Ivoire rose to 1.4% year on year in January 2026, up from 0.06% in December, according to official data released on Feb. 11.

The increase was driven by food, housing and catering. Food and non-alcoholic beverages prices rose 1.62%. Fresh, chilled and frozen meats increased 9.55%, while live animals gained 11.22%. Tubers, plantains and cooking bananas rose 5.96%. Prices of unprocessed cereals fell 0.79% and cereal flours dropped 2%, limiting overall food inflation.

Housing,…