Seychelles Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Seychelles's remittances received was $12.5M in 2025, ranked 177th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2025.
Overview
Seychelles's remittances received stood at $12.5M in 2025, a rise of +$559,841 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $12.5M by 2025. Seychelles ranked 177th globally.
Seychelles' remittances received have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 37 years, with the all-time peak of $25,261,929.15 in 2011 and an all-time trough of $114,020.93 in 1998. Despite these variations, the country's remittance inflows have consistently ranked among the top 200 globally. In 2025, Seychelles ranked 177 globally, with remittances received totaling $12,505,458.86. This value is slightly lower than its peer, Kiribati, which ranked 24 with $15,862,367.90 in remittances received. The growth in remittances received has been largely driven by Seychelles' strategic location and its growing diaspora community. However, the trend may be impacted by global economic shifts, particularly if there is a decline in international migration or changes in global remittance flows. A significant increase in foreign investment or economic growth in Seychelles could also alter the trajectory of remittances received.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $13.7M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $13.1M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $12.5M | - | - |
| 2025 | $12.5M | +$559,841 | #177 |
| 2024 | $11.9M | +$528,728 | #6 |
| 2023 | $11.4M | +$498,800 | #6 |
| 2022 | $10.9M | +$1.4M | #5 |
| 2021 | $9.5M | −$467,442 | #6 |
| 2020 | $10.0M | −$13.7M | #9 |
| 2019 | $23.6M | +$934,525 | #13 |
| 2018 | $22.7M | +$1.1M | #14 |
| 2017 | $21.7M | −$425,775 | #13 |
| 2016 | $22.1M | +$3.7M | #15 |
| 2015 | $18.4M | +$3.3M | #10 |
| 2014 | $15.1M | +$2.2M | #11 |
| 2013 | $12.9M | −$4.8M | #9 |
| 2012 | $17.7M | −$7.6M | #12 |
| 2011 | $25.3M | +$7.9M | #21 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's remittances received was $12.5M in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from the previous year.
Seychelles's remittances received peaked at $25.3M in 2011.
The lowest remittances received in Seychelles was $114,021 in 1998.
Seychelles ranks 177th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Seychelles's remittances received is projected to reach $12.5M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Seychelles's remittances received was approximately 12.51 million ($12.5M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Seychelles in 2025 was $12.5M. This ranks 177th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_seychelles_remittances,
title = {Seychelles Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/seychelles/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}