Togo inflation holds at 0.1% in June, well below WAEMU ceiling

Annual price pressures remain subdued despite a 1.2% monthly jump, keeping the country comfortably within the monetary union's 3% target.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-21 11:15 UTC · 1 min read

Togo's annual inflation rate remained flat at 0.1% in June 2026, marking the fifth consecutive month at this level.

The figure sits significantly below the 3% ceiling established by the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), indicating persistent price stability in the West African nation.

2% in June, suggesting underlying cost pressures are beginning to surface.

Despite the calm year-on-year headline, monthly prices rose by 1.2% in June, suggesting underlying cost pressures are beginning to surface.

This monthly acceleration contrasts with the broader regional trend of disinflation but has not yet been sufficient to push the annual rate above the single-digit threshold.

The data underscores the effectiveness of the WAEMU's monetary policy framework in maintaining low inflation across member states.

For investors monitoring the CFA franc zone, Togo's stability reinforces the region's appeal as a haven from the higher inflation rates seen in other emerging markets.