Seychelles Current Account Balance
Current account balance as % of GDP BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS
Seychelles's current account balance was -6.62% in 2025, ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 18.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Seychelles's current account balance stood at -6.62% in 2025, a rise of +1.48% from 2024. The IMF projects -6.62% by 2025. Seychelles ranked 152nd globally.
Seychelles' current account balance has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 50 years, with a marked decline in recent years. At -6.62, the latest figure ranks 152 globally and represents a stark reversal from the all-time peak of 6.06 in 1994, a year when tourism and fishing industries were thriving. Conversely, the island nation experienced its worst deficit in 2011, with a balance of -28.45, highlighting the risks associated with economic vulnerability. In comparison to its regional peers, Seychelles' current account balance lags behind that of Barbados, which posted a deficit of -6.28 in 2025. The country's economic trajectory has been shaped by its dependence on foreign aid and a volatile tourism sector, which has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. A sustained recovery in the tourism industry and diversification of the economy would be essential in improving Seychelles' current account balance and reversing the current downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Current Account Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -7.98% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -8.08% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -8.05% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -7.64% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -6.86% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -6.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | -6.62% | +1.48% | #152 |
| 2024 | -8.11% | −1.63% | #33 |
| 2023 | -7.07% | +0.46% | #41 |
| 2022 | -7.02% | +3.48% | #56 |
| 2021 | -10.77% | +1.75% | #31 |
| 2020 | -12.53% | −9.68% | #26 |
| 2019 | -2.84% | −0.49% | #78 |
| 2018 | -2.34% | −2.62% | #105 |
| 2017 | -2.20% | +0.66% | #93 |
| 2016 | -2.61% | +15.27% | #104 |
| 2015 | -17.88% | +4.48% | #10 |
| 2014 | -22.37% | −10.43% | #7 |
| 2013 | -11.90% | +3.26% | #26 |
| 2012 | -14.81% | +7.76% | #24 |
| 2011 | -28.45% | −9.31% | #7 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw current account balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's current account balance was -6.62% in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 18.3% increase from the previous year.
Seychelles's current account balance peaked at 6.06% in 1994.
The lowest current account balance in Seychelles was -28.45% in 2011.
Seychelles ranks 152nd globally in current account balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Seychelles's current account balance is projected to reach -6.62% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The current account balance of Seychelles in 2025 was -6.62%. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Seychelles Current Account Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/seychelles/current-account/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}