Seychelles GDP (2026)
LiveSeychelles has a relatively high-income island economy centered on premium tourism, fisheries, financial services, and public-sector activity. Its marine resources and internationally recognized beaches support both hospitality and tuna-related industries. This page presents Seychelles GDP data, historical developments, and economic prospects for 2026.
Seychelles GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Seychelles's GDP in 2026 is $2.25B.
It ranks #192 among 218 countries.
Seychelles contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $17,675 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 1.50% in 2026.
Seychelles GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $2,251,000,000 | 1.50% | $17,675 | 0.00% | #184 |
| 2025 | $2,318,000,000 | 5.10% | $18,479 | 0.00% | #175 |
| 2024 | $2,229,000,000 | 3.40% | $18,040 | 0.00% | #181 |
| 2023 | $2,172,000,000 | 5.20% | $17,917 | 0.00% | #187 |
| 2022 | $2,000,000,000 | 9.90% | $16,820 | 0.00% | #190 |
| 2021 | $1,490,000,000 | 0.60% | $12,789 | 0.00% | #194 |
| 2020 | $1,384,000,000 | -11.80% | $12,145 | 0.00% | #195 |
| 2019 | $1,867,000,000 | 5.50% | $16,754 | 0.00% | #189 |
| 2018 | $1,776,000,000 | 4.90% | $16,303 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2017 | $1,675,000,000 | 7.00% | $15,732 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2016 | $1,568,000,000 | 12.10% | $15,077 | 0.00% | #189 |
| 2015 | $1,432,000,000 | 8.90% | $14,099 | 0.00% | #190 |
| 2014 | $1,388,000,000 | 4.70% | $13,998 | 0.00% | #190 |
| 2013 | $1,328,000,000 | 6.40% | $13,731 | 0.00% | #190 |
| 2012 | $1,060,000,000 | 3.80% | $11,238 | 0.00% | #193 |
| 2011 | $1,018,000,000 | 5.70% | $11,081 | 0.00% | #195 |
| 2010 | $970,000,000 | 6.30% | $10,782 | 0.00% | #189 |
| 2009 | $847,000,000 | -1.10% | $9,555 | 0.00% | #192 |
| 2008 | $998,000,000 | -2.10% | $11,388 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2007 | $1,034,000,000 | 10.40% | $11,930 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2006 | $1,016,000,000 | 9.40% | $12,014 | 0.00% | #187 |
| 2005 | $919,000,000 | 9.00% | $11,093 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2004 | $839,000,000 | -2.90% | $10,177 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2003 | $706,000,000 | -5.90% | $8,525 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2002 | $698,000,000 | 1.20% | $8,432 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2001 | $622,000,000 | -2.30% | $7,663 | 0.00% | #184 |
| 2000 | $615,000,000 | 4.30% | $7,579 | 0.00% | #183 |
| 1999 | $623,000,000 | 1.90% | $7,747 | 0.00% | #176 |
| 1998 | $608,000,000 | 2.50% | $7,716 | 0.00% | #175 |
| 1997 | $563,000,000 | 12.20% | $7,281 | 0.00% | #176 |
| 1996 | $503,000,000 | 10.00% | $6,583 | 0.00% | #175 |
| 1995 | $508,000,000 | 0.50% | $6,749 | 0.00% | #172 |
| 1994 | $486,000,000 | -2.40% | $6,555 | 0.00% | #165 |
| 1993 | $474,000,000 | 7.30% | $6,559 | 0.00% | #163 |
| 1992 | $434,000,000 | 7.20% | $6,128 | 0.00% | #162 |
| 1991 | $374,000,000 | 2.80% | $5,315 | 0.00% | #150 |
| 1990 | $369,000,000 | 7.50% | $5,303 | 0.00% | #148 |
| 1989 | $305,000,000 | 10.30% | $4,407 | 0.00% | #144 |
| 1988 | $284,000,000 | 5.30% | $4,128 | 0.00% | #142 |
| 1987 | $249,000,000 | 4.90% | $3,639 | 0.00% | #142 |
| 1986 | $208,000,000 | 0.80% | $3,166 | 0.00% | #142 |
| 1985 | $169,000,000 | 10.30% | $2,589 | 0.00% | #143 |
| 1984 | $151,000,000 | 4.30% | $2,338 | 0.00% | #143 |
| 1983 | $147,000,000 | -0.60% | $2,280 | 0.00% | #141 |
| 1982 | $148,000,000 | -2.10% | $2,294 | 0.00% | #142 |
| 1981 | $154,000,000 | -3.90% | $2,403 | 0.00% | #140 |
| 1980 | $147,000,000 | -2.30% | $2,329 | 0.00% | #139 |
Seychelles GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $2,449,000,000 | 4.00% | $18,945 | 0.00% | #170 |
| 2028 | $2,533,000,000 | 3.30% | $19,307 | 0.00% | #170 |
| 2029 | $2,621,000,000 | 3.30% | $19,685 | 0.00% | #170 |
| 2030 | $2,711,000,000 | 3.30% | $20,067 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 2031 | $2,818,000,000 | 3.30% | $20,559 | 0.00% | #171 |
Seychelles Economy Overview
Seychelles has a high-income, service-intensive economy whose two leading foreign-exchange industries are tourism and fisheries. Luxury resorts, hotels, restaurants, marine recreation, and international travel support a large share of employment, while tuna fishing and processing provide an important export industry. Financial services, construction, telecommunications, retail, and public administration complement these activities. The country's extensive maritime territory offers opportunities in sustainable fisheries and the blue economy. Because domestic production is limited, Seychelles relies heavily on imported food, fuel, equipment, and consumer goods.
Seychelles GDP Outlook
Seychellesโ prospects are supported by high-value tourism, fisheries, and a well-developed service economy. Growth in luxury travel, sustainable fisheries, digital services, and the blue economy could strengthen diversification. Continued investment in climate resilience and renewable energy will be increasingly important. Dependence on tourism, imported goods, external financing, marine ecosystem risks, and climate change remain key vulnerabilities.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1980โ2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $2,251,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Seychelles's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 1.50%.
GDP per capita in Seychelles is approximately $17,675 in 2026.
Seychelles ranks #192 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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