GDP per capita in Seychelles
Seychelles: GDP per capita was 31,055 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
31,055 international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
39th
of 166 countries
All-time high
32,746 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2019
All-time low
2,632 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1950
Years of data
73
1950–2022
GDP per capita in Seychelles, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Seychelles is 31,055 international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 40.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Seychelles peaked at 32,746 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2,632 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.
Seychelles ranks 39th of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,632 international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1951 | 2,778 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 1952 | 2,821 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 1953 | 2,868 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.7% |
| 1954 | 2,992 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1955 | 2,979 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.4% |
| 1956 | 2,949 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.0% |
| 1957 | 3,008 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 1958 | 3,027 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.6% |
| 1959 | 3,102 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 1960 | 3,257 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 1961 | 2,995 international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.0% |
| 1962 | 3,174 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.0% |
| 1963 | 3,384 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.6% |
| 1964 | 3,424 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1965 | 3,351 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.1% |
| 1966 | 3,351 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 3,277 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.2% |
| 1968 | 3,470 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 3,379 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.6% |
| 1970 | 3,537 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 3,987 international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.7% |
| 1972 | 4,149 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 4,468 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.7% |
| 1974 | 4,457 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.2% |
| 1975 | 4,506 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 1976 | 5,149 international-$ in 2011 prices | +14.3% |
| 1977 | 5,491 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 5,906 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 6,709 international-$ in 2011 prices | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 6,424 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.2% |
| 1981 | 5,928 international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.7% |
| 1982 | 5,786 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 5,638 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 6,030 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.0% |
| 1985 | 6,585 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.2% |
| 1986 | 6,601 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 6,827 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 7,114 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 7,755 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.0% |
| 1990 | 8,239 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.2% |
| 1991 | 8,571 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 9,305 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.6% |
| 1993 | 10,010 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.6% |
| 1994 | 10,061 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 10,135 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 10,469 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 12,233 international-$ in 2011 prices | +16.8% |
| 1998 | 13,801 international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.8% |
| 1999 | 14,236 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 14,380 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 14,221 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 14,581 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 13,836 international-$ in 2011 prices | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 13,736 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 15,173 international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 16,825 international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.9% |
| 2007 | 18,833 international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 18,687 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 18,744 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 20,147 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 21,545 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 22,130 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 23,036 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 24,250 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 25,690 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 28,589 international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.3% |
| 2017 | 30,072 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 31,525 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 32,746 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 29,648 international-$ in 2011 prices | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 30,126 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 31,055 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 31,055 international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for high income countries, which is 38,250 international-$ in 2011 prices, 81% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 31,055 international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,395 international-$ in 2011 prices, 13.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2,916 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,632 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,102 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 3,306 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,995 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,470 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 4,836 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,537 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,709 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,469 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,638 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,755 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,706 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,239 international-$ in 2011 prices | 14,236 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,902 international-$ in 2011 prices | 13,736 international-$ in 2011 prices | 18,833 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,973 international-$ in 2011 prices | 20,147 international-$ in 2011 prices | 32,746 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,276 international-$ in 2011 prices | 29,648 international-$ in 2011 prices | 31,055 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 36 Poland 32,468 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 37 Czechia 32,247 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 38 Cyprus 31,524 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 40 Lithuania 30,863 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 41 Estonia 30,067 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 42 Hungary 29,452 international-$ in 2011 prices 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -41.42 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0186 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -341.28 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 226.13 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -5.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1015 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,863 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 13.31 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Seychelles?
- Gdp per capita in Seychelles was 31,055 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 32,746 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,632 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
- How does Seychelles rank for gdp per capita?
- Seychelles ranks 39th out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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