IMF projects Seychelles 2026 GDP at 1% after tourism shock
On Sept. 30, 2026 an IMF mission reported that Seychelles' real GDP growth is projected at about 1% in 2026 (down from 5.8% in 2025) after a fall in visitor arrivals linked to Middle East conflict disruptions to air travel. The IMF noted reserves cover roughly four months of imports.
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On Sept. 30, 2026 an IMF mission reported that Seychelles' real GDP growth is projected at about 1% in 2026 (down from 5.8% in 2025) after a fall in visitor arrivals linked to Middle East conflict disruptions to air travel. The IMF noted reserves cover roughly four months of imports.
Lost tourist receipts reduce FX inflows and tighten reserve buffers (IMF cites roughly four months import cover). That weakens government revenues and raises fiscal and liquidity risk for near-term financing needs, increasing vulnerability of Seychelles' sovereign spreads and pressure on the Seychellois rupee and short- to medium-term maturities, conditional on market reaction.
IMF Executive Board consideration of Seychelles' Post‑Financing Assessment, expected December 2026.
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- Middle East conflict cuts Seychelles growth forecast to 1% - Channel Africachannelafrica.co.za (opens in a new tab)
- Seychelles Growth Set to Slow to 1% in 2026 After Tourism Shockecofinagency.com (opens in a new tab)
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