Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Seychelles
Seychelles: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 1.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
139th
of 180 countries
All-time high
40.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1971
All-time low
1.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2022
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Seychelles, 1960–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Seychelles recorded 1.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in 2023.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and down 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Seychelles peaked at 40.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
That places Seychelles 139th out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 24.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 25.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1962 | 25.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1963 | 25.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1964 | 25.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1965 | 22.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 1966 | 21.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1967 | 22.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 27.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +22.0% |
| 1969 | 24.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1970 | 28.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.7% |
| 1971 | 40.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +43.2% |
| 1972 | 31.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -23.1% |
| 1973 | 27.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 1974 | 23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -16.2% |
| 1975 | 22.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 26.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +15.1% |
| 1977 | 18.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -30.6% |
| 1978 | 17.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1979 | 13.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.7% |
| 1980 | 8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -41.9% |
| 1981 | 6.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.6% |
| 1982 | 6.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1983 | 6.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 7.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 6.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 1986 | 4.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -22.6% |
| 1987 | 4.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 4.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 1989 | 4.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 3.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.1% |
| 1991 | 3.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 3.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 1993 | 3.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 3.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 3.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 1996 | 3.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 3.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 2.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1999 | 3.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 3.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +9.1% |
| 2001 | 2.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2002 | 2.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 2.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 1.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -31.2% |
| 2005 | 2.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 2.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 2.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +18.8% |
| 2008 | 1.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -29.1% |
| 2009 | 2.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +33.6% |
| 2010 | 2.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 2011 | 2.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 2.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 1.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -22.9% |
| 2014 | 2.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 1.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 1.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 1.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 1.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 1.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 2.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +18.8% |
| 2021 | 1.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -27.3% |
| 2022 | 1.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -16.5% |
| 2023 | 1.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 1.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 1.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 53% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 21.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 27.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 24.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 13.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 40.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.55 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 136 Spain 1.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 137 Grenada 1.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 138 Slovakia 1.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 140 Portugal 1.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 141 Aruba 1.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 142 Italy 1.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 13.31 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Seychelles?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Seychelles was 1.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 40.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1971.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Seychelles rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Seychelles ranks 139th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.1%. 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 domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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