Claims on governments and other public entities in Seychelles
Seychelles: Claims on governments and other public entities was 33.8% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Claims on governments and other public entities in Seychelles, 1979–2010
Source: "International Monetary Fund. ". Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for claims on governments and other public entities in Seychelles is 33.8%, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 63.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on governments and other public entities in Seychelles peaked at 110.6% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 1979.
Seychelles ranks 2nd of 48 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Claims on governments and other public entities in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1.6% | — |
| 1980 | 2.0% | +30.1% |
| 1981 | 8.1% | +301.4% |
| 1982 | 12.8% | +57.8% |
| 1983 | 15.3% | +19.8% |
| 1984 | 18.2% | +18.7% |
| 1985 | 22.5% | +23.7% |
| 1986 | 25.8% | +15.0% |
| 1987 | 25.5% | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 30.2% | +18.4% |
| 1989 | 32.5% | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 31.9% | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 35.6% | +11.4% |
| 1992 | 36.7% | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 41.8% | +14.0% |
| 1994 | 49.1% | +17.5% |
| 1995 | 56.8% | +15.7% |
| 1996 | 64.5% | +13.6% |
| 1997 | 67.4% | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 79.2% | +17.5% |
| 1999 | 88.5% | +11.7% |
| 2000 | 93.5% | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 99.8% | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 108.7% | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 110.6% | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 87.5% | -20.9% |
| 2005 | 78.8% | -9.9% |
| 2006 | 64.0% | -18.8% |
| 2007 | 52.6% | -17.8% |
| 2008 | 41.7% | -20.7% |
| 2009 | 34.7% | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 33.8% | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1 |
| 1980s | 19.3% | 2.0% | 32.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 55.1% | 31.9% | 88.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 77.2% | 34.7% | 110.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.8% | 33.8% | 33.8% | 1 |
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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 governments and other public entities in Seychelles?
- Claims on governments and other public entities in Seychelles was 33.8% in 2010, according to "International Monetary Fund. ".
- What is the highest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 110.6% in 2003.
- What is the lowest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 1979.
- How does Seychelles rank for claims on governments and other public entities?
- Seychelles ranks 2nd out of 48 countries with data for 2010.
- Is claims on governments and other public entities rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from "International Monetary Fund. ", published as part of Claims on governments and other public entities (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Claims on governments and other public entities (IFS line 32an + 32b + 32bx + 32c) usually comprise direct credit for specific purposes such as financing of the government budget deficit or loans to state enterprises, advances against future credit authorizations, and purchases of treasury bills and bonds, net of deposits by the public sector. Public sector deposits with the banking system also include sinking funds for the service of debt and temporary deposits of government revenues. Data are in current local currency.