Seychelles Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Seychelles's government spending was 24.62% in 2008, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 19.1% decrease from 2007. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2008.
Overview
Seychelles's government spending stood at 24.62% in 2008, a decline of +5.83% from 2007. Seychelles ranked 55th globally.
Seychelles' government spending has exhibited significant fluctuations over the 17-year period from 1985 to 2008. At its all-time peak in 1996, government spending reached 48.37% of the country's GDP, a level surpassed by only a few countries, including Colombia with a comparable 24.57% in 2008. Conversely, the global financial crisis led to a sharp decline in government spending, with Seychelles experiencing its all-time trough in 2008, when it accounted for 24.62% of the GDP, a level closer to that of its peer, Morocco, at 24.41% in the same year. This significant reduction in government spending is reflective of the country's efforts to mitigate the effects of the crisis. A reversal in this trend would likely be contingent upon the Seychelles' economic growth, as a sustained increase in government spending would necessitate a corresponding rise in revenue or decrease in expenditure, which could be triggered by an improvement in the country's economic conditions and a subsequent increase in tax revenues.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 24.62% | −5.83% | #55 |
| 2007 | 30.45% | −1.33% | #70 |
| 2006 | 31.78% | +3.13% | #76 |
| 2005 | 28.65% | −11.88% | #65 |
| 2000 | 40.53% | −1.22% | #80 |
| 1999 | 41.75% | −1.56% | #83 |
| 1998 | 43.31% | −3.98% | #81 |
| 1997 | 47.29% | −1.07% | #80 |
| 1996 | 48.37% | +4.34% | #77 |
| 1995 | 44.03% | −0.42% | #69 |
| 1994 | 44.44% | −1.11% | #73 |
| 1993 | 45.55% | +1.10% | #69 |
| 1989 | 44.45% | +2.14% | #47 |
| 1988 | 42.31% | −1.06% | #46 |
| 1987 | 43.37% | +1.89% | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's government spending was 24.62% in 2008. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 19.1% decrease from the previous year.
Seychelles's government spending peaked at 48.37% in 1996.
The lowest government spending in Seychelles was 24.62% in 2008.
Seychelles ranks 55th globally in government spending as of 2008.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of Seychelles in 2008 was 24.62%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_seychelles_government-spending,
title = {Seychelles Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/seychelles/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}