Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.4% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
5.4%
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
150th
of 202 countries
All-time high
18.1%
in 2000
All-time low
4.8%
in 2023
Years of data
50
1976–2025
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Seychelles, 1976–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Seychelles stood at 5.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Seychelles peaked at 18.1% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.8%, in 2023.
Seychelles ranks 150th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 50 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 5.7% | — |
| 1977 | 5.5% | -3.5% |
| 1978 | 6.1% | +12.2% |
| 1979 | 6.0% | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 6.9% | +14.8% |
| 1981 | 8.1% | +16.3% |
| 1982 | 8.0% | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 9.0% | +12.9% |
| 1984 | 8.8% | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 9.1% | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 8.7% | -4.1% |
| 1987 | 9.2% | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 9.9% | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 8.9% | -10.2% |
| 1990 | 9.5% | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 10.2% | +7.2% |
| 1992 | 11.2% | +9.9% |
| 1993 | 9.9% | -11.2% |
| 1994 | 10.7% | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 11.9% | +11.7% |
| 1996 | 12.1% | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 13.5% | +11.2% |
| 1998 | 14.2% | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 14.2% | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 18.1% | +27.0% |
| 2001 | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 17.2% | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 15.4% | -10.5% |
| 2004 | 7.2% | -53.2% |
| 2005 | 8.2% | +14.2% |
| 2006 | 8.4% | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 9.2% | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 9.2% | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 7.8% | -15.1% |
| 2010 | 7.9% | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 7.4% | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 8.2% | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 7.2% | -11.7% |
| 2014 | 7.3% | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 5.9% | -19.4% |
| 2016 | 6.2% | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 5.7% | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 5.8% | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 5.0% | -12.9% |
| 2020 | 6.7% | +32.9% |
| 2021 | 6.6% | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 5.6% | -14.1% |
| 2023 | 4.8% | -15.0% |
| 2024 | 5.1% | +5.5% |
| 2025 | 5.4% | +6.9% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 5.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 57% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 5.4% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 65% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.8% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 4 |
| 1980s | 8.7% | 6.9% | 9.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.7% | 9.5% | 14.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.7% | 7.2% | 18.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.6% | 5.0% | 8.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.7% | 4.8% | 6.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Seychelles?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Seychelles was 5.4% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 18.1% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.8% in 2023.
- How does Seychelles rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Seychelles ranks 150th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.