What to expect from Seychelles’ economy in 2026 |16 January 2026

What to expect from Seychelles’ economy in 2026

By Sunny Esparon

With 2025 behind us, Seychelles steps into 2026 with an economy that is both resilient and vulnerable. The outlook remains familiar: steady growth tempered by external risks. As a nation heavily reliant on imports, this duality is unsurprising – progress continues, but caution is essential.

With a new government and a new year, the question lingers: will 2026 finally deliver the long-promised economic breakthrough? While only time can answer, one reality is clear: Seychelles has been ranked both the richest African country by GDP per capita and, within months, the most expensive to live in.

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