Terms of trade in Seychelles
Seychelles: Terms of trade was 52.91 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
52.91 goods and services, 2000 = 100
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
40th
of 41 countries
All-time high
100 goods and services, 2000 = 100
in 2000
All-time low
12.87 goods and services, 2000 = 100
in 1986
Years of data
25
1985–2009
Terms of trade in Seychelles, 1985–2009
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in goods and services, 2000 = 100.
Analysis
Seychelles recorded 52.91 goods and services, 2000 = 100 for terms of trade in 2009.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and up 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade in Seychelles peaked at 100 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 12.87 goods and services, 2000 = 100, in 1986.
That places Seychelles 40th out of 41 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | goods and services, 2000 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 29.26 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | — |
| 1986 | 12.87 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -56.0% |
| 1987 | 13.65 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 15.71 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +15.1% |
| 1989 | 15.18 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -3.3% |
| 1990 | 25.17 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +65.8% |
| 1991 | 21.43 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -14.9% |
| 1992 | 22.58 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 23.8 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 24.59 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 26.51 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 43.29 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +63.3% |
| 1997 | 37.5 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -13.4% |
| 1998 | 43.94 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +17.2% |
| 1999 | 43.19 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 100 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +131.6% |
| 2001 | 57.48 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -42.5% |
| 2002 | 55.21 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 58.72 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 57.38 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 63.73 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 60.88 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 56.29 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -7.5% |
| 2008 | 56.41 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 52.91 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.33 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 12.87 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 29.26 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 5 |
| 1990s | 31.2 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 21.43 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 43.94 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.9 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 52.91 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 100 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
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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)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 153,068 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 2.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8488 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 16,509 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 8.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 12.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 243,103 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade in Seychelles?
- Terms of trade in Seychelles was 52.91 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2009, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest terms of trade recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 100 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2000.
- What is the lowest terms of trade recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.87 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 1986.
- How does Seychelles rank for terms of trade?
- Seychelles ranks 40th out of 41 countries with data for 2009.
- Is terms of trade rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Terms of trade (goods and services, 2000 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade index shows the national accounts exports price index divided by the imports price index, with 2000 equaling 100.