Seychelles GDP Per Capita (2026)
Seychelles has a high-income island economy supported by tourism, fisheries, financial services, trade, construction, and professional services. GDP per capita is particularly useful because substantial service-based economic activity is generated within a very small population. Explore Seychelles’ latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$17,675
Est. in USD
World Rank
#67
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
-4.4%
-$804
Africa Rank
#1
Out of 54 countries
1. Seychelles GDP Per Capita in 2026
Seychelles’ GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across tourism, fisheries, services, and international business. Adjusting total GDP for the country’s small population makes the indicator especially useful for international comparisons. It helps show how visitor spending and high-value economic activity translate into output per person.
2. Seychelles GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Seychelles GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,675 | -4.4% |
| 2025 | $18,479 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $18,040 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $17,917 | +6.5% |
| 2022 | $16,820 | +31.5% |
| 2021 | $12,789 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | $12,145 | -27.5% |
| 2019 | $16,754 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | $16,303 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | $15,732 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | $15,077 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | $14,099 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | $13,998 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $13,731 | +22.2% |
| 2012 | $11,238 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $11,081 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | $10,782 | +12.8% |
| 2009 | $9,555 | -16.1% |
| 2008 | $11,388 | -4.5% |
| 2007 | $11,930 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | $12,014 | +8.3% |
| 2005 | $11,093 | +9.0% |
| 2004 | $10,177 | +19.4% |
| 2003 | $8,525 | +1.1% |
| 2002 | $8,432 | +10.0% |
| 2001 | $7,663 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | $7,579 | -2.2% |
| 1999 | $7,747 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | $7,716 | +6.0% |
| 1997 | $7,281 | +10.6% |
| 1996 | $6,583 | -2.5% |
| 1995 | $6,749 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | $6,555 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | $6,559 | +7.0% |
| 1992 | $6,128 | +15.3% |
| 1991 | $5,315 | +0.2% |
| 1990 | $5,303 | +20.3% |
| 1989 | $4,407 | +6.8% |
| 1988 | $4,128 | +13.4% |
| 1987 | $3,639 | +14.9% |
| 1986 | $3,166 | +22.3% |
| 1985 | $2,589 | +10.7% |
| 1984 | $2,338 | +2.5% |
| 1983 | $2,280 | -0.6% |
| 1982 | $2,294 | -4.5% |
| 1981 | $2,403 | +3.2% |
| 1980 | $2,329 | — |
4. Seychelles GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
-4.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+38.2%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+17.2%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+47.1%
(2006 to 2026)
Seychelles’ GDP per capita can be influenced by tourism demand, fisheries, inflation, exchange rates, investment, and global travel conditions. Because the economy is small and highly open, external shocks can have a noticeable effect on annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through tourism cycles and economic recovery.
5. Seychelles GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Seychelles
$17,675
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Seychelles’s GDP per capita is approximately
435.3%
above the
Africa average
and
29.8%
below the world average.
6. Seychelles GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seychelles | $17,675 |
| #2 | Mauritius | $13,812 |
| #3 | Gabon | $9,918 |
| #4 | Botswana | $8,490 |
| #5 | Equatorial Guinea | $8,152 |
| #6 | South Africa | $7,503 |
| #7 | Libya | $6,962 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Seychelles
Seychelles GDP (Nominal)
$2.3 Billion
(2026)
Seychelles GDP Per Capita
$17,675
(2026)
Seychelles’ total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the islands, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights overall economic size, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production generated for each resident. Considering both indicators together gives a fuller view of economic performance.
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8. Seychelles GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $18,945 | +7.2% |
| 2028 | $19,307 | +1.9% |
| 2029 | $19,685 | +2.0% |
| 2030 | $20,067 | +1.9% |
Seychelles GDP per capita is projected to reach $20,067 by 2030, representing a 13.5% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Seychelles GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Seychelles GDP per capita is estimated at $17,675 in 2026.
It ranks #67 globally and #1 in Africa.
GDP per capita decreased by 4.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 38.2%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 17.2%.
It is approximately 435.3% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 29.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $20,067 by 2030, 13.5% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Seychelles GDP Per Capita FAQs
Seychelles GDP per capita is estimated at $17,675 in 2026.
Seychelles ranks #67 globally and #1 in Africa by GDP per capita.
No. GDP per capita decreased by approximately 4.4% compared with 2025.
Seychelles GDP per capita was approximately $14,099 in 2015.
Seychelles GDP per capita is approximately 435.3% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.