Seychelles could create thousands of new and better-paid jobs and increase GDP by 13% |23 September 2026

Seychelles could create thousands of new and better-paid jobs and increase GDP by 13%

Seychelles can unlock faster growth, create more and better-paid jobs, and strengthen economic opportunities for future generations by raising productivity, according to a new report released from the World Bank.

The 2026 Seychelles Country Growth and Jobs Report: ‘Modernise, Utilise, Digitalise: How to Raise Productivity to Deliver Growth, Good Jobs, and Social Mobility’ finds that reforms could increase GDP by 13% by 2040, create 2,900 additional jobs, and generate the equivalent of more than 7,600 better-paying jobs. Real wages could rise by almost 8% and household purchasing power by more than 8%, improving living standards and expanding economic opportunities across the country.

“Seychelles has ambitious goals for the future and achieving them will require continued reforms that support productivity, innovation, and private sector growth,” said Minister Pierre Laporte, Minister for Finance, Economic Planning, Trade & Investment, Republic of Seychelles. “This report provides important insights to help guide our efforts to create opportunities for young people, generate jobs, strengthen competitiveness, and improve living standards for all Seychellois.”

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