Total reserves in months of imports in Seychelles
Seychelles: Total reserves in months of imports was 3.65 ratio in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.65 ratio
Change on year
up 15.1%
World rank
98th
of 172 countries
All-time high
4.76 ratio
in 2020
All-time low
0.48 ratio
in 2007
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Total reserves in months of imports in Seychelles, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in ratio.
Analysis
In 2024, total reserves in months of imports in Seychelles stood at 3.65 ratio.
The figure is up 15.1% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports in Seychelles peaked at 4.76 ratio in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.48 ratio, in 2007.
Seychelles ranks 98th of 172 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.
Total reserves in months of imports in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.96 ratio | — |
| 2001 | 0.65 ratio | -32.3% |
| 2002 | 1.25 ratio | +92.3% |
| 2003 | 1.24 ratio | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 0.58 ratio | -53.2% |
| 2005 | 0.72 ratio | +24.1% |
| 2006 | 1.3 ratio | +80.6% |
| 2007 | 0.48 ratio | -63.1% |
| 2008 | 0.66 ratio | +37.5% |
| 2009 | 2.18 ratio | +230.3% |
| 2010 | 2.87 ratio | +31.7% |
| 2011 | 2.66 ratio | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 2.4 ratio | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 3.07 ratio | +27.9% |
| 2014 | 3.28 ratio | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 4.17 ratio | +27.1% |
| 2016 | 3.69 ratio | -11.5% |
| 2017 | 3.34 ratio | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 3 ratio | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 3.24 ratio | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 4.76 ratio | +46.9% |
| 2021 | 4.4 ratio | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 3.2 ratio | -27.3% |
| 2023 | 3.17 ratio | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 3.65 ratio | +15.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 ratio | 0.48 ratio | 2.18 ratio | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.17 ratio | 2.4 ratio | 4.17 ratio | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.84 ratio | 3.17 ratio | 4.76 ratio | 5 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 95 Madagascar 3.98 ratio compare
- 96 Namibia 3.93 ratio compare
- 97 Oman 3.69 ratio compare
- 98 Dominican Republic 3.65 ratio compare
- 98 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 3.65 ratio compare
- 101 Argentina 3.55 ratio compare
- 101 Mexico 3.55 ratio 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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0541 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 1,052 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.7964 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 15,489 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0442 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 860.58 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 13,276 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 14.54 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports in Seychelles?
- Total reserves in months of imports in Seychelles was 3.65 ratio in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 4.76 ratio in 2020.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.48 ratio in 2007.
- How does Seychelles rank for total reserves in months of imports?
- Seychelles ranks 98th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves in months of imports rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Total reserves in months of imports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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