Capital goods imports (current US$) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Capital goods imports (current US$) was 97.10 million current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
97.10 million current US$
Change on year
up 9.8%
World rank
40th
of 48 countries
All-time high
204.00 million current US$
in 2001
All-time low
16.00 million current US$
in 1984
Years of data
27
1984–2010
Capital goods imports in Seychelles, 1984–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital goods imports in Seychelles is 97.10 million current US$, measured in 2010.
The figure is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Seychelles peaked at 204.00 million current US$ in 2001 and was at its lowest, 16.00 million current US$, in 1984.
That places Seychelles 40th out of 48 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports (current US$) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 16.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 25.00 million current US$ | +56.2% |
| 1986 | 29.00 million current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1987 | 28.62 million current US$ | -1.3% |
| 1988 | 48.96 million current US$ | +71.1% |
| 1989 | 44.54 million current US$ | -9.0% |
| 1990 | 49.25 million current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1991 | 39.75 million current US$ | -19.3% |
| 1992 | 39.78 million current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 59.76 million current US$ | +50.2% |
| 1994 | 47.79 million current US$ | -20.0% |
| 1995 | 69.74 million current US$ | +45.9% |
| 1996 | 172.49 million current US$ | +147.3% |
| 1997 | 98.39 million current US$ | -43.0% |
| 1998 | 147.04 million current US$ | +49.4% |
| 1999 | 192.82 million current US$ | +31.1% |
| 2000 | 87.38 million current US$ | -54.7% |
| 2001 | 204.00 million current US$ | +133.5% |
| 2002 | 126.13 million current US$ | -38.2% |
| 2003 | 67.17 million current US$ | -46.7% |
| 2004 | 69.39 million current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 124.89 million current US$ | +80.0% |
| 2006 | 94.84 million current US$ | -24.1% |
| 2007 | 63.15 million current US$ | -33.4% |
| 2008 | 75.00 million current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2009 | 88.40 million current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2010 | 97.10 million current US$ | +9.8% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 97.10 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 373.53 million current US$, 26% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32.02 million current US$ | 16.00 million current US$ | 48.96 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 91.68 million current US$ | 39.75 million current US$ | 192.82 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 100.03 million current US$ | 63.15 million current US$ | 204.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.10 million current US$ | 97.10 million current US$ | 97.10 million current US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Seychelles?
- Capital goods imports in Seychelles was 97.10 million current US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 204.00 million current US$ in 2001.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.00 million current US$ in 1984.
- How does Seychelles rank for capital goods imports?
- Seychelles ranks 40th out of 48 countries with data for 2010.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. 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 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of capital goods in current US dollars. Values are on cif (includes freight and insurance costs).