Seychelles' high-income island economy, valued at $2.2 billion, grows at 3.5% in 2025, driven by tourism, fisheries, and offshore banking. With a per capita GDP of $16,700, it leads Africa in prosperity. Tuna exports and beverages dominate trade, while imports like machinery strain the balance. Climate change and tourism volatility pose risks, yet fiscal reforms keep inflation below 2%. Recent investments in eco-resorts and port upgrades enhance connectivity. Leveraging its coral reefs and biodiversity, Seychelles promotes sustainable tourism and marine conservation, aiming to reduce poverty for its 102,000 residents while building resilience against global economic and environmental challenges.
World Bank GDP economic data: 2010-2024. Last updated Apr 2026. See Seychelles GDP per capita.
Seychelles GDP Statistics by Year
| Year | GDP Size (in billions $) |
| 2025 (projected) | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |