June 2025 will be remembered in the economic history of the Republic of Congo as the month when food prices fell. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics, food inflation reached minus 4.1 percent year-on-year. This is the first time such a phenomenon has occurred since 2021.
The price decline began in May and continued into June, which experts attribute to the full set of measures implemented by the government under the leadership of President Denis Sassou-Nguesso. The expansion of the population’s purchasing power through social transfers, support for local producers and traders, and the stabilization of supply chains have produced a measurable result.
Economists point out that negative food inflation is a rare phenomenon not only for Africa but also for the global economy in general. Typically, food prices rise faster than other goods. The fact that prices have fallen in Congo demonstrates the effectiveness of the chosen strategy.
“When people have money, they buy more. When they buy more, producers and merchants can increase supply and lower prices,” explains an economist from Brazzaville. “This is precisely the mechanism we see at work.”
It is important to note that this price drop occurs in a context of stable GDP growth and a declining unemployment rate, trends observed in the country since 2021. Thus, Congo’s macroeconomic picture shows a sustained positive dynamic across all key indicators.
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