Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Grants and other revenue (current LCU) was 1.13 billion current LCU in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Grants and other revenue in Seychelles, 1985–2008
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2008, grants and other revenue in Seychelles stood at 1.13 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 108.9% on the previous year and up 186.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in Seychelles peaked at 1.13 billion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 8.50 million current LCU, in 1991.
That places Seychelles 133rd out of 154 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 130.90 million current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 126.10 million current LCU | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 181.40 million current LCU | +43.9% |
| 1988 | 194.60 million current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1989 | 217.90 million current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1990 | 36.80 million current LCU | -83.1% |
| 1991 | 8.50 million current LCU | -76.9% |
| 1992 | 39.20 million current LCU | +361.2% |
| 1993 | 268.50 million current LCU | +584.9% |
| 1994 | 242.40 million current LCU | -9.7% |
| 1995 | 227.20 million current LCU | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 300.10 million current LCU | +32.1% |
| 1997 | 317.20 million current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 393.30 million current LCU | +24.0% |
| 1999 | 398.20 million current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 300.10 million current LCU | -24.6% |
| 2005 | 730.70 million current LCU | +143.5% |
| 2006 | 923.30 million current LCU | +26.4% |
| 2007 | 539.40 million current LCU | -41.6% |
| 2008 | 1.13 billion current LCU | +108.9% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 1.13 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.91 billion current LCU, 7% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 1.13 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 247.45 billion current LCU, 0% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Seychelles changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +584.9% | 39.20 million current LCU | 268.50 million current LCU |
| 1992 | +361.2% | 8.50 million current LCU | 39.20 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 170.18 million current LCU | 126.10 million current LCU | 217.90 million current LCU | 5 |
| 1990s | 223.14 million current LCU | 8.50 million current LCU | 398.20 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 724.09 million current LCU | 300.10 million current LCU | 1.13 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 130 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.48 billion current LCU
- 131 Cyprus 1.39 billion current LCU compare
- 132 East Timor 1.18 billion current LCU
- 134 Eswatini 683.54 million current LCU compare
- 135 Fiji 564.11 million current LCU compare
- 136 Luxembourg 454.91 million current LCU compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is grants and other revenue in Seychelles?
- Grants and other revenue in Seychelles was 1.13 billion current LCU in 2008, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.50 million current LCU in 1991.
- How does Seychelles rank for grants and other revenue?
- Seychelles ranks 133rd out of 154 countries with data for 2008.
- Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 186.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.