Government Expenditure: Seychelles
Seychelles's government expenditure is currently 36.856 % of GDP as of 2026. # Seychelles Government Expenditure Seychelles's government expenditure stands at 36.
Current (2026)
36.856 % of GDP
+1.5% y/y
Peak (2020)
46.712 % of GDP
Low (2008)
26.989 % of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
2004–2026 · 23 pts
Government Expenditure — Seychelles
2004 — 2026
Government Expenditure — Seychelles
Analysis# Seychelles Government Expenditure
Seychelles's government expenditure stands at 36.856% of GDP in 2026, reflecting moderate fiscal spending relative to economic output. This figure sits comfortably between the all-time low of 26.989% (2008) and the exceptional peak of 46.712% (2020). Since 2004, government expenditure has declined 7.6 percentage points overall, suggesting a gradual shift toward fiscal consolidation despite short-term volatility.
The 2020 spike to 46.712% marks the most significant departure, driven by pandemic-related emergency spending. Expenditure subsequently normalized, dropping to 31.299% by 2022 before gradually rising again through 2026. The current upward trajectory, moving from 33.772% in 2024 to 36.856% in 2026, indicates Seychelles is moderately increasing public spending, though it remains well below pre-pandemic peaks.
Historical Data
23 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36.856 % of GDP | +1.50% |
| 2025 | 36.311 % of GDP | +7.52% |
| 2024 | 33.772 % of GDP | +2.76% |
| 2023 | 32.864 % of GDP | +5.00% |
| 2022 | 31.299 % of GDP | -19.39% |
| 2021 | 38.828 % of GDP | -16.88% |
| 2020 | 46.712 % of GDP | +47.15% |
| 2019 | 31.744 % of GDP | -3.87% |
| 2018 | 33.021 % of GDP | -3.59% |
| 2017 | 34.252 % of GDP | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 34.473 % of GDP | +9.37% |
| 2015 | 31.52 % of GDP | -5.57% |
| 2014 | 33.38 % of GDP | -11.77% |
| 2013 | 37.832 % of GDP | -1.88% |
| 2012 | 38.557 % of GDP | +5.91% |
| 2011 | 36.404 % of GDP | +5.29% |
| 2010 | 34.576 % of GDP | +7.66% |
| 2009 | 32.117 % of GDP | +19.00% |
| 2008 | 26.989 % of GDP | -35.58% |
| 2007 | 41.896 % of GDP | -3.80% |
Show all 23 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 43.551 % of GDP | +11.73% |
| 2005 | 38.98 % of GDP | -2.30% |
| 2004 | 39.896 % of GDP | — |
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