Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) was 6.36 units per US$ of GDP in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Seychelles, 1971–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Seychelles recorded 6.36 units per US$ of GDP for domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in 2008.
The figure is up 29.7% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Seychelles peaked at 6.89 units per US$ of GDP in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.04 units per US$ of GDP, in 1971.
That places Seychelles 93rd out of 174 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.04 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1972 | 1.2 units per US$ of GDP | +16.0% |
| 1973 | 1.41 units per US$ of GDP | +17.0% |
| 1974 | 1.31 units per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 1975 | 1.26 units per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 1.75 units per US$ of GDP | +38.8% |
| 1977 | 1.74 units per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 1.65 units per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1979 | 1.34 units per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 1980 | 1.22 units per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1981 | 1.45 units per US$ of GDP | +19.1% |
| 1982 | 1.74 units per US$ of GDP | +19.9% |
| 1983 | 1.98 units per US$ of GDP | +13.8% |
| 1984 | 2.12 units per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 2.27 units per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 2.08 units per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 1.85 units per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1988 | 2.04 units per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 1989 | 2.31 units per US$ of GDP | +13.0% |
| 1990 | 2.12 units per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 1991 | 2.31 units per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 1992 | 2.24 units per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 2.58 units per US$ of GDP | +15.2% |
| 1994 | 3.03 units per US$ of GDP | +17.1% |
| 1995 | 3.23 units per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 3.69 units per US$ of GDP | +14.2% |
| 1997 | 3.76 units per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 4.57 units per US$ of GDP | +21.4% |
| 1999 | 5.19 units per US$ of GDP | +13.7% |
| 2000 | 5.91 units per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 2001 | 6.46 units per US$ of GDP | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 6.65 units per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 6.89 units per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 5.71 units per US$ of GDP | -17.1% |
| 2005 | 5.31 units per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 4.44 units per US$ of GDP | -16.4% |
| 2007 | 4.9 units per US$ of GDP | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 6.36 units per US$ of GDP | +29.7% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 6.36 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.75 units per US$ of GDP, 2.3× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 6.36 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 46.63 units per US$ of GDP, 14% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.41 units per US$ of GDP | 1.04 units per US$ of GDP | 1.75 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.9 units per US$ of GDP | 1.22 units per US$ of GDP | 2.31 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.27 units per US$ of GDP | 2.12 units per US$ of GDP | 5.19 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.85 units per US$ of GDP | 4.44 units per US$ of GDP | 6.89 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
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 domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Seychelles?
- Domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Seychelles was 6.36 units per US$ of GDP in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 6.89 units per US$ of GDP in 2003.
- What is the lowest domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.04 units per US$ of GDP in 1971.
- How does Seychelles rank for domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency)?
- Seychelles ranks 93rd out of 174 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Domestic Claims (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.