Government expenditure (% of GDP) in the Seychelles

In 2025, general government expenditure as a share of GDP in the Seychelles was 32.7 %, down from 33.0 % in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare the Seychelles with other economies below.

Government expenditure (% of GDP)

Total expenditure of the general government

Seychelles

Year	%
2025	32.7
2024	33.0
2023	33.1
2022	31.6
2021	38.8
2020	46.7
2019	31.7
2018	33.0
2017	34.3
2016	34.5
2015	31.5
2014	33.4
2013	37.8
2012	38.6
2011	36.4
2010	34.6
2009	32.1
2008	27.0
2007	41.9
2006	43.6
2005	39.0
2004	39.9
2003	44.6
2002	56.3
2001	46.8
2000	55.4

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About this indicator

This indicator measures general government total expenditure as a percentage of GDP. It captures all spending by the consolidated public sector in a given year, including wages and social benefits, interest payments, subsidies, transfers, and net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. Comparing expenditure-to-GDP ratios across countries shows the size of government relative to the economy. A higher ratio means the public sector accounts for a larger share of economic activity.
The series follows the IMF World Economic Outlook definition of government expenditure, under the Government Finance Statistics Manual (GFSM) framework.

Sources and updates

Data sources

The data for this indicator are drawn from the IMF World Economic Outlook.

Last update

This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.