Seychelles GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Seychelles is $2.25 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 1.5%. GDP per capita is $17,675.

Seychelles GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Seychelles has grown from $0.15 billion in 1980 to $2.25 billion in 2026.

Seychelles GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Seychelles. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

3.74%

Best Year

1997 (+12.2%)

Worst Year

2020 (-11.8%)

Years of Contraction

11 of 47

GDP per capita in Seychelles rose from $18,479 in 2025 to $17,675 in 2026, a decrease of 4.4%.

"Seychelles GDP", "Seychelles gross domestic product", and "Seychelles economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Seychelles

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Seychelles for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Seychelles nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$2,251,000,000	1.5%	$17,675	1.6%
2025	$2,318,000,000	5.1%	$18,479	0.81%
2024	$2,229,000,000	3.4%	$18,040	2.48%
2023	$2,172,000,000	5.2%	$17,917	1.68%
2022	$2,000,000,000	9.9%	$16,820	2.59%
2021	$1,490,000,000	0.6%	$12,789	1.75%
2020	$1,384,000,000	-11.8%	$12,145	2.7%
2019	$1,867,000,000	5.5%	$16,754	1.83%
2018	$1,776,000,000	4.9%	$16,303	2.83%
2017	$1,675,000,000	7%	$15,733	1.92%
2016	$1,568,000,000	12.1%	$15,077	1.96%
2015	$1,432,000,000	8.9%	$14,099	3.03%
2014	$1,388,000,000	4.7%	$13,998	2.06%
2013	$1,328,000,000	6.4%	$13,731	3.19%
2012	$1,060,000,000	3.8%	$11,238	2.17%
2011	$1,018,000,000	5.7%	$11,081	2.22%
2010	$970,000,000	6.3%	$10,782	1.12%
2009	$847,000,000	-1.1%	$9,555	1.14%
2008	$998,000,000	-2.1%	$11,388	1.15%
2007	$1,034,000,000	10.4%	$11,930	2.35%
2006	$1,016,000,000	9.4%	$12,014	2.41%
2005	$919,000,000	9%	$11,093	1.22%
2004	$839,000,000	-2.9%	$10,177	-1.2%
2003	$706,000,000	-5.9%	$8,525	0%
2002	$698,000,000	1.2%	$8,432	2.47%
2001	$622,000,000	-2.3%	$7,663	0%
2000	$615,000,000	4.3%	$7,579	1.25%
1999	$623,000,000	1.9%	$7,748	1.27%
1998	$608,000,000	2.5%	$7,716	2.6%
1997	$563,000,000	12.2%	$7,281	1.32%
1996	$503,000,000	10%	$6,583	1.33%
1995	$508,000,000	0.5%	$6,749	1.35%
1994	$486,000,000	-2.4%	$6,555	2.78%
1993	$474,000,000	7.3%	$6,559	1.41%
1992	$434,000,000	7.2%	$6,128	1.43%
1991	$374,000,000	2.8%	$5,315	0%
1990	$369,000,000	7.5%	$5,303	1.45%
1989	$305,000,000	10.3%	$4,407	0%
1988	$284,000,000	5.3%	$4,128	1.47%
1987	$249,000,000	4.9%	$3,639	3.03%
1986	$208,000,000	0.8%	$3,166	1.54%
1985	$169,000,000	10.3%	$2,589	0%
1984	$151,000,000	4.3%	$2,338	1.56%
1983	$147,000,000	-0.6%	$2,281	0%
1982	$148,000,000	-2.1%	$2,294	0%
1981	$154,000,000	-3.9%	$2,404	1.59%
1980	$147,000,000	-2.3%	$2,329	—

Index Fund Return Calculator

Project long-term index fund growth at a chosen return rate.

Open calculator

Seychelles GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Seychelles through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Seychelles nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$2,818,000,000	3.3%	$20,559	1.48%
2030	$2,711,000,000	3.3%	$20,068	1.5%
2029	$2,621,000,000	3.3%	$19,685	1.53%
2028	$2,533,000,000	3.3%	$19,307	1.55%
2027	$2,449,000,000	4%	$18,945	1.57%

Compare Seychelles to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Seychelles ranks #192 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

#191Eritrea GDP #193Timor-Leste GDP

CAGR Calculator

Work out the compound annual growth rate behind any investment or income change.

Open calculator

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Seychelles?

The nominal GDP of Seychelles in 2026 is $2.25 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Seychelles 192th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Seychelles?

The GDP growth rate of Seychelles in 2026 is 1.5%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Seychelles?

GDP per capita in Seychelles in 2026 is $17,675, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Seychelles expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Seychelles to reach $2.82 billion by 2031, up from $2.25 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.