Seychelles GDP Deflator
Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG
Seychelles's gdp deflator was -0.60% in 2025, ranked 201st globally. This represents a 18.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Seychelles's gdp deflator stood at -0.60% in 2025, a rise of +0.14pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.60% by 2025. Seychelles ranked 201st globally.
Seychelles' GDP Deflator has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past six and a half decades, with a 65-year coverage period. The indicator peaked in 1977 at 43.81%, a year when the country's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and fisheries. Conversely, it hit its all-time trough in 1966 with a -7.47% rate, likely due to the island nation's post-independence economic challenges. In recent years, Seychelles has been experiencing deflationary pressures, with its GDP Deflator currently standing at -0.60%, ranking 201st globally. In comparison, its peer country Barbados has maintained a relatively stable deflation rate of -0.24%. The trajectory of Seychelles' GDP Deflator is expected to be influenced by the ongoing global economic conditions and the country's continued reliance on tourism and foreign investment. A significant shift in the global economic landscape or a substantial change in Seychelles' economic policy could alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Deflator | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -2.73% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -1.67% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.60% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.60% | +0.14pp | #201 |
| 2024 | -0.74% | −4.83pp | #6 |
| 2023 | 4.09% | +2.52pp | #85 |
| 2022 | 1.57% | −1.18pp | #12 |
| 2021 | 2.75% | −2.48pp | #65 |
| 2020 | 5.23% | +5.10pp | #162 |
| 2019 | 0.13% | −3.32pp | #36 |
| 2018 | 3.45% | +1.11pp | #116 |
| 2017 | 2.33% | +4.63pp | #93 |
| 2016 | -2.29% | −1.29pp | #12 |
| 2015 | -1.00% | −7.44pp | #32 |
| 2014 | 6.44% | +0.80pp | #175 |
| 2013 | 5.64% | −4.80pp | #162 |
| 2012 | 10.44% | +9.37pp | #185 |
| 2011 | 1.06% | +3.18pp | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's gdp deflator was -0.60% in 2025. Ranked 201st globally. This represents a 18.9% increase from the previous year.
Seychelles's gdp deflator peaked at 43.81% in 1977.
The lowest gdp deflator in Seychelles was -7.47% in 1966.
Seychelles ranks 201st globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Seychelles's gdp deflator is projected to reach -0.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gdp deflator of Seychelles in 2025 was -0.60%. This ranks 201st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_seychelles_gdp-deflator,
title = {Seychelles GDP Deflator},
url = {https://historysaid.com/seychelles/gdp-deflator/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}