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    Seychelles

    Continent
    Africa
    Capital
    Victoria
    Population
    98,187
    Sub-Zones
    26
    General Information
    Basic details about Seychelles
    Population:
    98,187
    Area:
    455 sq km
    Currency:
    Seychelles rupees
    Languages:
    Seychellois Creole, English, French, other 3.8, unspecified 1.4
    Economic Overview
    Key economic indicators for Seychelles
    GDP:
    $3.53 billion
    GDP per Capita:
    $29,500
    GDP Growth:
    3.16%
    Inflation:
    -1.04%
    Unemployment:
    3%
    Public Debt:
    63.6% of GDP
    Credit Rating:
    B+ (2020)
    Political System
    Governance structure of Seychelles
    Government Type:
    presidential republic
    Head of State:
    President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020)
    Head of Government:
    President Wavel RAMKALAWAN (since 26 October 2020)
    Judiciary:
    Seychelles Court of Appeal (consists of the court president and 4 justices); Supreme Court of Seychelles (consists of the chief justice and 9 puisne judges); Constitutional Court (consists of 3 Supreme Court judges)
    Administrative Divisions:
    27 administrative districts; Anse aux Pins, Anse Boileau, Anse Etoile, Anse Royale, Au Cap, Baie Lazare, Baie Sainte Anne, Beau Vallon, Bel Air, Bel Ombre, Cascade, Glacis, Grand Anse Mahe, Grand Anse Praslin, Ile Perseverance I, Ile Perseverance II, La Digue, La Riviere Anglaise, Les Mamelles, Mont Buxton, Mont Fleuri, Plaisance, Pointe Larue, Port Glaud, Roche Caiman, Saint Louis, Takamaka

    Major Political Parties

    • Not specified
    International Relations
    Global position and alliances
    UN Member:
    Yes
    EU Member:
    No
    Diplomatic Presence:
    685 Third Avenue, Suite 1107, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10017

    Major Alliances and Organizations

    AU
    Economic Sectors & Trade
    Detailed economic breakdown

    Major Economic Sectors

    Agriculture
    2.8% (2023 est.)
    Industry
    12% (2023 est.)
    Services
    68% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

    Trade Volume

    Exports:
    $2.375 billion
    Imports:
    $2.437 billion

    Major Trading Partners

    France 20
    Mauritius 12
    UK 9
    Japan 8
    Italy 8

    Economic Outlook

    Seychelles has a 3.16% GDP growth rate with -1.04% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.