Seychelles Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Seychelles's foreign reserves was $794.0M in 2025, ranked 139th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
Seychelles's foreign reserves stood at $794.0M in 2025, a rise of +$20.3M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $794.0M by 2025. Seychelles ranked 139th globally.
Seychelles' foreign reserves have witnessed a significant fluctuation over the 53-year period from 1973 to 2025. With the all-time peak of 793,999,964.71 in 2025, the country has demonstrated a substantial increase in its reserve holdings. In contrast, the all-time trough of 4,270,000.00 in 1973 highlights the country's vulnerability to external economic shocks during that era. Seychelles' current foreign reserve position ranks 139 globally, surpassing its peer country, Gambia, with 816,925,385.28 in reserves. The country's reserve growth trajectory has been influenced by its membership in the International Monetary Fund and adherence to prudent fiscal policies. The current trend suggests a steady accumulation of foreign reserves, which will likely continue to bolster the country's economic stability. However, any significant decline in global commodity prices, Seychelles' primary export earners, could potentially alter the trajectory of its foreign reserve growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $875.6M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $834.8M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $794.0M | - | - |
| 2025 | $794.0M | +$20.3M | #139 |
| 2024 | $773.7M | +$90.9M | #119 |
| 2023 | $682.8M | +$43.8M | #142 |
| 2022 | $639.0M | −$63.6M | #145 |
| 2021 | $702.6M | +$142.9M | #145 |
| 2020 | $559.7M | −$20.9M | #149 |
| 2019 | $580.5M | +$31.0M | #143 |
| 2018 | $549.5M | +$4.3M | #143 |
| 2017 | $545.2M | +$21.7M | #145 |
| 2016 | $523.5M | −$12.6M | #142 |
| 2015 | $536.1M | +$71.1M | #144 |
| 2014 | $465.0M | +$39.1M | #151 |
| 2013 | $425.9M | +$117.8M | #153 |
| 2012 | $308.1M | +$29.0M | #152 |
| 2011 | $279.1M | +$23.5M | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's foreign reserves was $794.0M in 2025. Ranked 139th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
Seychelles's foreign reserves peaked at $794.0M in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Seychelles was $4.3M in 1973.
Seychelles ranks 139th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Seychelles's foreign reserves is projected to reach $794.0M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Seychelles's foreign reserves was approximately 794 million ($794.0M) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Seychelles in 2025 was $794.0M. This ranks 139th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_seychelles_reserves,
title = {Seychelles Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/seychelles/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}