Seychelles—Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Seychelles's current account balance (% of GDP) was -7.8% in 2026, ranking #162 out of 191 countries. This represents a +2.1% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 0.3% (2017) and the lowest was -24.6% (2001). The IMF WEO projects -4.6% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Line styles separate years at 2026. This date threshold does not establish whether an individual reading is observed, estimated or forecast. Gaps are not interpolated.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -4.6% | +2.1% |
| 2030 | -4.7% | +13.0% |
| 2029 | -5.4% | +6.9% |
| 2028 | -5.8% | -3.6% |
| 2027 | -5.6% | +28.2% |
| 2026 | -7.8% | -20.0% |
| 2025 | -6.5% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | -7.9% | -23.4% |
| 2023 | -6.4% | +15.8% |
| 2022 | -7.6% | +27.6% |
| 2021 | -10.5% | +16.0% |
| 2020 | -12.5% | -346.4% |
| 2019 | -2.8% | -16.7% |
| 2018 | -2.4% | -900.0% |
| 2017 | 0.3% | +110.3% |
| 2016 | -2.9% | +83.8% |
| 2015 | -17.9% | +20.1% |
| 2014 | -22.4% | -88.2% |
| 2013 | -11.9% | +21.7% |
| 2012 | -15.2% | +32.7% |
| 2011 | -22.6% | -18.3% |
| 2010 | -19.1% | -29.1% |
| 2009 | -14.8% | +20.0% |
| 2008 | -18.5% | -71.3% |
| 2007 | -10.8% | +18.2% |
| 2006 | -13.2% | +30.2% |
| 2005 | -18.9% | -162.5% |
| 2004 | -7.2% | -453.8% |
| 2003 | -1.3% | +91.0% |
| 2002 | -14.5% | +41.1% |
| 2001 | -24.6% | -251.4% |
| 2000 | -7.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -7.8% | -20.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -5.6% | +28.2% |
| 2028Forecast | -5.8% | -3.6% |
| 2029Forecast | -5.4% | +6.9% |
| 2030Forecast | -4.7% | +13.0% |
| 2031Forecast | -4.6% | +2.1% |
Top Countries — Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macao SAR, China | 35.0% | 2026 |
| 2 | Kuwait | 26.0% | 2026 |
| 3 | Guyana | 21.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | San Marino | 17.1% | 2026 |
| 5 | Singapore | 16.6% | 2026 |
| 6 | Andorra | 16.0% | 2026 |
| 7 | Brunei Darussalam | 14.5% | 2026 |
| 8 | Norway | 14.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Papua New Guinea | 13.7% | 2026 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 12.7% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Current-account balance relative to GDP.
Methodology
Based on balance of payments data. Includes trade balance, net income from abroad, and net current transfers.
Unit
percent of GDP