Communications, computer, etc. in Seychelles
Seychelles: Communications, computer, etc. was 21.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Seychelles, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2024, communications, computer, etc. in Seychelles stood at 21.4%.
The figure is up 12.1% on the previous year and down 26.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Seychelles peaked at 31.6% in 1982 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 2008.
That places Seychelles 107th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 12.4% | — |
| 1977 | 27.5% | +121.6% |
| 1978 | 23.7% | -13.7% |
| 1979 | 18.9% | -20.4% |
| 1980 | 19.1% | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 25.6% | +34.1% |
| 1982 | 31.6% | +23.5% |
| 1983 | 28.2% | -10.8% |
| 1984 | 22.6% | -19.8% |
| 1985 | 20.7% | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 23.2% | +12.0% |
| 1987 | 22.7% | -2.2% |
| 1988 | 21.5% | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 7.0% | -67.7% |
| 1990 | 5.8% | -16.7% |
| 1991 | 6.7% | +15.7% |
| 1992 | 6.1% | -8.6% |
| 1993 | 4.9% | -19.9% |
| 1994 | 4.8% | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 8.0% | +65.4% |
| 1996 | 7.6% | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 6.6% | -12.7% |
| 1998 | 7.5% | +12.7% |
| 1999 | 9.2% | +22.6% |
| 2000 | 8.1% | -11.4% |
| 2001 | 10.4% | +27.3% |
| 2002 | 10.1% | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 10.2% | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 11.0% | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 10.9% | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 9.7% | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 3.1% | -68.4% |
| 2008 | 2.9% | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 6.4% | +116.4% |
| 2010 | 7.9% | +23.9% |
| 2011 | 8.4% | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 22.2% | +164.7% |
| 2013 | 28.9% | +30.0% |
| 2014 | 29.2% | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 29.2% | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 10.0% | -65.8% |
| 2017 | 14.6% | +45.5% |
| 2018 | 21.3% | +46.5% |
| 2019 | 22.3% | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 8.7% | -60.9% |
| 2021 | 17.8% | +104.6% |
| 2022 | 14.6% | -18.1% |
| 2023 | 19.1% | +30.4% |
| 2024 | 21.4% | +12.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.6% | 12.4% | 27.5% | 4 |
| 1980s | 22.2% | 7.0% | 31.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.7% | 4.8% | 9.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.3% | 2.9% | 11.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.4% | 7.9% | 29.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.3% | 8.7% | 21.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 104 Uganda 22.6% compare
- 105 Micronesia, Federated States of 21.9% compare
- 106 Côte d'Ivoire 21.8% compare
- 108 French Polynesia 21.1% compare
- 109 Kazakhstan 21.0% compare
- 110 New Zealand 20.6% compare
More economy & growth data for Seychelles
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.15 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.59 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 13,276 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 14.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.1435 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 2,791 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 16.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 2.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 41,098 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 12.99 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Seychelles?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Seychelles was 21.4% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 31.6% in 1982.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 2008.
- How does Seychelles rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Seychelles ranks 107th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.