Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Capital goods imports (constant US$) was 257.33 million constant US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
257.33 million constant US$
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
19th
of 36 countries
All-time high
356.12 million constant US$
in 2005
All-time low
20.23 million constant US$
in 1984
Years of data
27
1984–2010
Capital goods imports in Seychelles, 1984–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Seychelles recorded 257.33 million constant US$ for capital goods imports in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 126.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Seychelles peaked at 356.12 million constant US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 20.23 million constant US$, in 1984.
That places Seychelles 19th out of 36 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 20.23 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 20.58 million constant US$ | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 25.17 million constant US$ | +22.3% |
| 1987 | 28.62 million constant US$ | +13.7% |
| 1988 | 47.89 million constant US$ | +67.4% |
| 1989 | 50.88 million constant US$ | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 51.72 million constant US$ | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 46.12 million constant US$ | -10.8% |
| 1992 | 50.61 million constant US$ | +9.7% |
| 1993 | 79.17 million constant US$ | +56.4% |
| 1994 | 63.73 million constant US$ | -19.5% |
| 1995 | 91.68 million constant US$ | +43.9% |
| 1996 | 242.24 million constant US$ | +164.2% |
| 1997 | 135.04 million constant US$ | -44.3% |
| 1998 | 218.75 million constant US$ | +62.0% |
| 1999 | 286.03 million constant US$ | +30.8% |
| 2000 | 113.72 million constant US$ | -60.2% |
| 2001 | 298.27 million constant US$ | +162.3% |
| 2002 | 203.55 million constant US$ | -31.8% |
| 2003 | 211.69 million constant US$ | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 204.39 million constant US$ | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 356.12 million constant US$ | +74.2% |
| 2006 | 261.52 million constant US$ | -26.6% |
| 2007 | 171.05 million constant US$ | -34.6% |
| 2008 | 201.15 million constant US$ | +17.6% |
| 2009 | 235.68 million constant US$ | +17.2% |
| 2010 | 257.33 million constant US$ | +9.2% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 257.33 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259.34 million constant US$, 99% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32.23 million constant US$ | 20.23 million constant US$ | 50.88 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 126.51 million constant US$ | 46.12 million constant US$ | 286.03 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 225.71 million constant US$ | 113.72 million constant US$ | 356.12 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 257.33 million constant US$ | 257.33 million constant US$ | 257.33 million constant US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Seychelles?
- Capital goods imports in Seychelles was 257.33 million constant US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 356.12 million constant US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.23 million constant US$ in 1984.
- How does Seychelles rank for capital goods imports?
- Seychelles ranks 19th out of 36 countries with data for 2010.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Capital goods imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of capital goods, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.