Statistics Sierra Leone’s latest report for June 2025 disclose a promising change in the country’s inflation viewpoint, as all five regions experienced a decrease in consumer price inflation.

This decline signals progress in the efforts to stabilize the economy amid ongoing challenges.

The Western Area saw its inflation rate drop from 9.18 percent in May to 8.94 percent in June 2025. Despite still being one of the highest rates, the decrease indicates effective measures may be taking hold to manage rising costs in the capital, Freetown.

Meanwhile, the Eastern Region reported an inflation rate reduction from 3.98 percent to 3.82 percent, marking it as the region with the most stability in price fluctuations. This performance reflects positively on local governance and economic management strategies.

The Southern Region's inflation also showed notable improvement, declining from 6.67 percent in May to 5.77 percent in June. This progress is crucial, especially given the region’s reliance on agricultural outputs, which can be sensitive to various economic pressures.

Notably, the Northern Region experienced a reduction from 9.35 percent to 8.84 percent during the same period. However, it remains one of the higher inflation zones, suggesting that further interventions may still be necessary in agricultural and supply chain sectors to mitigate ongoing price increases.

The North-west Region recorded the most significant drop among all regions, with inflation decreasing from 5.22 percent to 4.22 percent. This region’s performance emphasizes that policies targeting localized economic issues can effectively stem inflation’s grip.

All five regions now report single-digit inflation rates, a marked improvement compared to previous months. However, it is noteworthy that the Western and Northern regions maintain inflation levels above the national estimate of 7.10 percent for June 2025. This indicates a need for targeted economic strategies to further bring down prices in these areas.

Overall, the latest figures reflect a unified downward trend in inflation across the country, which not only fosters optimism but also highlights regional disparities that policymakers must address concurrently.

The progress in the Eastern and North-west Regions, in particular, serves as a model for other areas to yield greater economic stability and improved consumer confidence.