Claims on central government (current LCU) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Claims on central government (current LCU) was 3.90 billion current LCU in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Claims on central government in Seychelles, 1979–2010
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2010, claims on central government in Seychelles stood at 3.90 billion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on central government in Seychelles peaked at 4.15 billion current LCU in 2002 and was at its lowest, 12.50 million current LCU, in 1979.
That places Seychelles 29th out of 49 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Claims on central government (current LCU) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 12.50 million current LCU | — |
| 1980 | 19.00 million current LCU | +52.0% |
| 1981 | 45.40 million current LCU | +138.9% |
| 1982 | 53.70 million current LCU | +18.3% |
| 1983 | 87.10 million current LCU | +62.2% |
| 1984 | 106.00 million current LCU | +21.7% |
| 1985 | 106.00 million current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 106.00 million current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 106.00 million current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 106.00 million current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 519.70 million current LCU | +390.3% |
| 1990 | 586.80 million current LCU | +12.9% |
| 1991 | 646.10 million current LCU | +10.1% |
| 1992 | 760.30 million current LCU | +17.7% |
| 1993 | 935.50 million current LCU | +23.0% |
| 1994 | 1.08 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 1995 | 1.28 billion current LCU | +18.8% |
| 1996 | 1.53 billion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 1997 | 1.84 billion current LCU | +19.7% |
| 1998 | 2.48 billion current LCU | +35.0% |
| 1999 | 2.90 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
| 2000 | 3.26 billion current LCU | +12.5% |
| 2001 | 3.60 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 4.15 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 2003 | 4.10 billion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 3.85 billion current LCU | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 3.69 billion current LCU | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 3.35 billion current LCU | -9.1% |
| 2007 | 3.56 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 3.76 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 3.94 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 3.90 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 3.90 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.85 billion current LCU, 57% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Claims on central government (current LCU) in Seychelles changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +390.3% | 106.00 million current LCU | 519.70 million current LCU |
| 1981 | +138.9% | 19.00 million current LCU | 45.40 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.50 million current LCU | 12.50 million current LCU | 12.50 million current LCU | 1 |
| 1980s | 125.49 million current LCU | 19.00 million current LCU | 519.70 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.40 billion current LCU | 586.80 million current LCU | 2.90 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.73 billion current LCU | 3.26 billion current LCU | 4.15 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.90 billion current LCU | 3.90 billion current LCU | 3.90 billion current LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
More financial sector data for Seychelles
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 39.96 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 29.18 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 39.96 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is claims on central government in Seychelles?
- Claims on central government in Seychelles was 3.90 billion current LCU in 2010, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on central government recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 4.15 billion current LCU in 2002.
- What is the lowest claims on central government recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.50 million current LCU in 1979.
- How does Seychelles rank for claims on central government?
- Seychelles ranks 29th out of 49 countries with data for 2010.
- Is claims on central government rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Claims on central government (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Claims on the central government, net is defined as the central governments direct financial obligations to the country’s financial institutions less any claims the central government has on those institutions.