Business in Seychelles

REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES

CAPITAL

Victoria

POPULATION

98,2 thousand

TOTAL AREA

455 sq km

OFFICAL LANGUAGES

Seychellois Creole, English, French

CURRENCY

Seychellois Rupee (SCR)

GDP

USD 2.14 billion (as at 2023)

ENERGY

Electrification of the population is 100% in Seychelles. Total installed capacity is 158 MW. Fossil fuels account for 86% of the total installed capacity whilst solar is 13% and wind is 1%.

ECONOMY

The Republic of Seychelles is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Its economy is largely based on income from tourism. The tourism sector accounts for 25% of GDP. Tuna is also among the main export items. Machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, petroleum products, chemicals and processed food products constitute Seychelles’ main import items.

KEY INDUSTRIES

Tourism, Fishing, Beverages