Other capital flows, net in Seychelles
Seychelles: Other capital flows, net was -296.12 million BoP, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Other capital flows, net in Seychelles, 1974–2010
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, other capital flows, net in Seychelles stood at -296.12 million BoP, current US$. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is down 249.9% on the previous year and down 11,725.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other capital flows, net in Seychelles peaked at 564.94 million BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, -296.12 million BoP, current US$, in 2010.
Seychelles ranks 36th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other capital flows, net in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | -700,000 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 500,000 BoP, current US$ | -171.4% |
| 1976 | -1.85 million BoP, current US$ | -469.3% |
| 1977 | -1.15 million BoP, current US$ | -37.8% |
| 1978 | -4.66 million BoP, current US$ | +305.6% |
| 1979 | 3.42 million BoP, current US$ | -173.3% |
| 1980 | -440,000 BoP, current US$ | -112.9% |
| 1981 | -300,000 BoP, current US$ | -31.8% |
| 1982 | 5.60 million BoP, current US$ | -1966.7% |
| 1983 | -16.40 million BoP, current US$ | -392.9% |
| 1984 | -31.90 million BoP, current US$ | +94.5% |
| 1985 | -32.70 million BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1986 | -70.10 million BoP, current US$ | +114.4% |
| 1987 | -46.80 million BoP, current US$ | -33.2% |
| 1988 | -53.40 million BoP, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1989 | -46.40 million BoP, current US$ | -13.1% |
| 1990 | -11.32 million BoP, current US$ | -75.6% |
| 1991 | -29.30 million BoP, current US$ | +158.9% |
| 1992 | 22.69 million BoP, current US$ | -177.4% |
| 1993 | 6.97 million BoP, current US$ | -69.3% |
| 1994 | -59,406 BoP, current US$ | -100.9% |
| 1995 | 25.87 million BoP, current US$ | -43646.7% |
| 1996 | 17.28 million BoP, current US$ | -33.2% |
| 1997 | 15.66 million BoP, current US$ | -9.4% |
| 1998 | -23.19 million BoP, current US$ | -248.1% |
| 1999 | 2.55 million BoP, current US$ | -111.0% |
| 2007 | -72.86 million BoP, current US$ | -2960.5% |
| 2008 | 564.94 million BoP, current US$ | -875.3% |
| 2009 | 197.61 million BoP, current US$ | -65.0% |
| 2010 | -296.12 million BoP, current US$ | -249.9% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's -296.12 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.70 million BoP, current US$, 174.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other capital flows, net in Seychelles changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +43646.7% | -59,406 BoP, current US$ | 25.87 million BoP, current US$ |
| 2007 | -2960.5% | 2.55 million BoP, current US$ | -72.86 million BoP, current US$ |
| 1982 | +1966.7% | -300,000 BoP, current US$ | 5.60 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -739,600 BoP, current US$ | -4.66 million BoP, current US$ | 3.42 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | -29.28 million BoP, current US$ | -70.10 million BoP, current US$ | 5.60 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.71 million BoP, current US$ | -29.30 million BoP, current US$ | 25.87 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 229.89 million BoP, current US$ | -72.86 million BoP, current US$ | 564.94 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | -296.12 million BoP, current US$ | -296.12 million BoP, current US$ | -296.12 million BoP, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 33 Cape Verde -173.10 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 34 Nigeria -241.66 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 35 Mali -271.00 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Tanzania -332.80 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Chad -354.36 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 39 Cameroon -385.90 million BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other capital flows, net in Seychelles?
- Other capital flows, net in Seychelles was -296.12 million BoP, current US$ in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other capital flows, net recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 564.94 million BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest other capital flows, net recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was -296.12 million BoP, current US$ in 2010.
- How does Seychelles rank for other capital flows, net?
- Seychelles ranks 36th out of 51 countries with data for 2010.
- Is other capital flows, net rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11,725.1%. 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 Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The sum of short-term capital, net errors and omissions, and capital transactions not included elsewhere. Data denominated in current U.S. dollars.