Gross capital formation (constant LCU) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Gross capital formation (constant LCU) was 5.32 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Seychelles, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Seychelles is 5.32 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Seychelles peaked at 6.63 billion constant LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 600.33 million constant LCU, in 1983.
Seychelles ranks 143rd of 170 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 874.58 million constant LCU | — |
| 1981 | 877.30 million constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 902.79 million constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 600.33 million constant LCU | -33.5% |
| 1984 | 635.91 million constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 729.33 million constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 1986 | 806.97 million constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 1987 | 696.84 million constant LCU | -13.6% |
| 1988 | 966.40 million constant LCU | +38.7% |
| 1989 | 1.25 billion constant LCU | +29.8% |
| 1990 | 1.05 billion constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 1991 | 976.73 million constant LCU | -6.8% |
| 1992 | 1.01 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 1.43 billion constant LCU | +42.3% |
| 1994 | 1.55 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 1.54 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 2.06 billion constant LCU | +34.0% |
| 1997 | 2.49 billion constant LCU | +20.5% |
| 1998 | 3.47 billion constant LCU | +39.5% |
| 1999 | 4.23 billion constant LCU | +22.0% |
| 2000 | 3.27 billion constant LCU | -22.7% |
| 2001 | 4.00 billion constant LCU | +22.2% |
| 2002 | 3.36 billion constant LCU | -16.0% |
| 2003 | 2.36 billion constant LCU | -29.9% |
| 2004 | 2.22 billion constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 2005 | 2.35 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 2.49 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 3.19 billion constant LCU | +28.3% |
| 2008 | 2.66 billion constant LCU | -16.6% |
| 2009 | 2.51 billion constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 3.79 billion constant LCU | +51.2% |
| 2011 | 3.69 billion constant LCU | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 4.31 billion constant LCU | +16.8% |
| 2013 | 5.14 billion constant LCU | +19.2% |
| 2014 | 5.14 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 5.19 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 5.42 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 5.66 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 5.32 billion constant LCU | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 5.65 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 4.83 billion constant LCU | -14.5% |
| 2021 | 3.73 billion constant LCU | -22.8% |
| 2022 | 4.26 billion constant LCU | +14.2% |
| 2023 | 6.63 billion constant LCU | +55.8% |
| 2024 | 5.35 billion constant LCU | -19.3% |
| 2025 | 5.32 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 5.32 billion constant LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 120.45 billion constant LCU, 4% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 5.32 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 762.38 billion constant LCU, 1% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 834.49 million constant LCU | 600.33 million constant LCU | 1.25 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.98 billion constant LCU | 976.73 million constant LCU | 4.23 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.84 billion constant LCU | 2.22 billion constant LCU | 4.00 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.93 billion constant LCU | 3.69 billion constant LCU | 5.66 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.02 billion constant LCU | 3.73 billion constant LCU | 6.63 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
More economy & growth data for Seychelles
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -35.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -44.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 59.81 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -47.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0022 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 43.67 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Seychelles?
- Gross capital formation in Seychelles was 5.32 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 6.63 billion constant LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 600.33 million constant LCU in 1983.
- How does Seychelles rank for gross capital formation?
- Seychelles ranks 143rd out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.