Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita (capita LCU) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita (capita LCU) was 53,589 current LCU per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita in Seychelles, 1976–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per person.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita in Seychelles stood at 53,589 current LCU per person.
That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita in Seychelles peaked at 68,470 current LCU per person in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2,352 current LCU per person, in 1976.
Seychelles ranks 76th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita (capita LCU) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | current LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2,352 current LCU per person | — |
| 1977 | 3,193 current LCU per person | +35.8% |
| 1978 | 4,143 current LCU per person | +29.7% |
| 1979 | 4,235 current LCU per person | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 5,953 current LCU per person | +40.5% |
| 1981 | 5,224 current LCU per person | -12.2% |
| 1982 | 5,085 current LCU per person | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 3,472 current LCU per person | -31.7% |
| 1984 | 3,833 current LCU per person | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 4,380 current LCU per person | +14.3% |
| 1986 | 4,764 current LCU per person | +8.8% |
| 1987 | 4,248 current LCU per person | -10.8% |
| 1988 | 6,022 current LCU per person | +41.8% |
| 1989 | 7,215 current LCU per person | +19.8% |
| 1990 | 7,306 current LCU per person | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 6,591 current LCU per person | -9.8% |
| 1992 | 7,111 current LCU per person | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 10,159 current LCU per person | +42.9% |
| 1994 | 9,501 current LCU per person | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 10,264 current LCU per person | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 13,603 current LCU per person | +32.5% |
| 1997 | 12,226 current LCU per person | -10.1% |
| 1998 | 14,875 current LCU per person | +21.7% |
| 1999 | 18,896 current LCU per person | +27.0% |
| 2000 | 11,481 current LCU per person | -39.2% |
| 2001 | 19,292 current LCU per person | +68.0% |
| 2002 | 13,401 current LCU per person | -30.5% |
| 2003 | 5,370 current LCU per person | -59.9% |
| 2004 | 10,372 current LCU per person | +93.1% |
| 2005 | 15,494 current LCU per person | +49.4% |
| 2006 | 21,395 current LCU per person | +38.1% |
| 2007 | 24,811 current LCU per person | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 29,451 current LCU per person | +18.7% |
| 2009 | 37,180 current LCU per person | +26.2% |
| 2010 | 48,866 current LCU per person | +31.4% |
| 2011 | 52,202 current LCU per person | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 63,790 current LCU per person | +22.2% |
| 2013 | 68,470 current LCU per person | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 56,252 current LCU per person | -17.8% |
| 2015 | 54,873 current LCU per person | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 55,462 current LCU per person | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 58,533 current LCU per person | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 56,402 current LCU per person | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 59,326 current LCU per person | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 52,741 current LCU per person | -11.1% |
| 2021 | 41,749 current LCU per person | -20.8% |
| 2022 | 44,047 current LCU per person | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 61,892 current LCU per person | +40.5% |
| 2024 | 56,846 current LCU per person | -8.2% |
| 2025 | 53,589 current LCU per person | -5.7% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 53,589 current LCU per person is above the median for high income countries, which is 18,554 current LCU per person, 2.9× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 53,589 current LCU per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 99,160 current LCU per person, 54% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,481 current LCU per person | 2,352 current LCU per person | 4,235 current LCU per person | 4 |
| 1980s | 5,020 current LCU per person | 3,472 current LCU per person | 7,215 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,053 current LCU per person | 6,591 current LCU per person | 18,896 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,825 current LCU per person | 5,370 current LCU per person | 37,180 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 57,417 current LCU per person | 48,866 current LCU per person | 68,470 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 51,811 current LCU per person | 41,749 current LCU per person | 61,892 current LCU per person | 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 (current lcu), per capita in Seychelles?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita in Seychelles was 53,589 current LCU per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 68,470 current LCU per person in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,352 current LCU per person in 1976.
- How does Seychelles rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita?
- Seychelles ranks 76th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (current LCU) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Gross capital formation (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.