Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 109.99 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Seychelles, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Seychelles is 109.99, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Seychelles peaked at 122.49 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 80.08, in 2004.
That places Seychelles 1st out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 81.62 | — |
| 2001 | 103.53 | +26.8% |
| 2002 | 85.57 | -17.3% |
| 2003 | 84.42 | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 80.08 | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 96.28 | +20.2% |
| 2006 | 96.86 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 91.81 | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 108.63 | +18.3% |
| 2009 | 117.03 | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 108.08 | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 116.57 | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 122.49 | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 101.53 | -17.1% |
| 2014 | 114.19 | +12.5% |
| 2015 | 99.22 | -13.1% |
| 2016 | 103.25 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 122.08 | +18.2% |
| 2018 | 116.06 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 108.45 | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 96.27 | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 122.23 | +27.0% |
| 2022 | 114.9 | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 113.41 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 107.43 | -5.3% |
| 2025 | 110.25 | +2.6% |
| 2026 | 112.15 | +1.7% |
| 2027 | 109.99 | -1.9% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 109.99 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 3.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 94.58 | 80.08 | 117.03 | 10 |
| 2010s | 111.19 | 99.22 | 122.49 | 10 |
| 2020s | 110.83 | 96.27 | 122.23 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Seychelles?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Seychelles was 109.99 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 122.49 in 2012.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.08 in 2004.
- How does Seychelles rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Seychelles ranks 1st out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.