Mauritius’ consumer price inflation picked up in May 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 4.30% year-on-year, up from 3.60% in April 2026. The latest figure, updated on 5 June 2026, signals a further increase in price pressures in the island economy.
The data are based on a year-on-year comparison, measuring the change in prices in May 2026 versus May 2025, while the previous reading reflected the change in April 2026 versus April 2025. The acceleration suggests that inflationary momentum has strengthened heading into mid-2026, potentially heightening attention on the cost of living and future policy decisions.
