How does Seychelles rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?

Seychelles ranks 83rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025.

Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Seychelles?

Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Seychelles

Name: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Seychelles
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Seychelles: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 13.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

13.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 1.4%

World rank

83rd

of 193 countries

All-time high

17.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP

in 2021

All-time low

2.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP

in 1994

Years of data

1976–2025

Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Seychelles, 1976–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Seychelles is 13.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Seychelles peaked at 17.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1994.

That places Seychelles 83rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Seychelles, year by year

Annual values for Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Seychelles, 1976 to 2025.
Year	current LCU per US$ of GDP	Change
1976	5.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1977	5.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
1978	4.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-13.3%
1979	4.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.6%
1980	4.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.2%
1981	3.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.3%
1982	4.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+14.0%
1983	3.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-6.6%
1984	3.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.0%
1985	3.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+2.0%
1986	2.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-24.8%
1987	2.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-18.9%
1988	2.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+18.7%
1989	2.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.1%
1990	2.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.6%
1991	2.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.8%
1992	2.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.0%
1993	2.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+15.2%
1994	2.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-17.8%
1995	2.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.9%
1996	3.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+71.4%
1997	2.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-18.7%
1998	3.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+9.0%
1999	3.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+12.3%
2000	4.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+25.8%
2001	5.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+29.7%
2002	4.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-22.9%
2003	4.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.1%
2004	4.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.0%
2005	5.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+22.6%
2006	5.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.9%
2007	5.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+13.2%
2008	10.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+77.4%
2009	15.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+51.5%
2010	12.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-18.8%
2011	13.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+7.7%
2012	16.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+17.6%
2013	12.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-25.3%
2014	14.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+19.3%
2015	12.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.9%
2016	12.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.9%
2017	14.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+11.1%
2018	13.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-2.9%
2019	12.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
2020	15.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+19.9%
2021	17.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+14.4%
2022	14.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-18.0%
2023	13.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.0%
2024	13.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.4%
2025	13.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.4%

Seychelles compared with similar countries

Seychelles's 13.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.8457 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 16.1× the median. (72 countries reporting)
Seychelles's 13.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 105.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 13% of the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	5.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP	4.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP	5.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP	4
1980s	3.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP	2.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP	4.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	2.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP	2.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP	3.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	6.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP	4.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP	15.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	13.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP	12.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP	16.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	14.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP	13.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP	17.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near Seychelles

80 Egypt 15.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
81 Hong Kong, China 15.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
82 Honduras 14.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
84 Czechia 13.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
85 Russian Federation 12.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
86 Maldives 12.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare

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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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Seychelles?: Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Seychelles was 13.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Seychelles?: The highest recorded value was 17.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2021.
What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Seychelles?: The lowest recorded value was 2.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1994.
How does Seychelles rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?: Seychelles ranks 83rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Seychelles?: Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)

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GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks

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Indicator: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP
Unit: current LCU per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 193 places, 9,037 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.