Economy & Jobs
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Economy & Jobs

Building a resilient economy with sustainable growth and quality employment opportunities

Highlights

  • GDP growth of 4.3% forecast for 2025
  • Tourism recovery from $330M to $925M
  • $860M in foreign reserves with a $1B target
  • 17% salary increases and 32% welfare boosts

Economic Achievements 2020–2025

Delivering results for Seychellois families:

  • GDP Growth: +4.3% (2025 forecast)
  • Foreign Reserves: $860M toward $1B target
  • Tourism Recovery: $925M, up from $330M in 2020
  • Salary Increases: 17% pay rises and 32% welfare boosts

Economic Diversification

Expanding opportunities across multiple sectors:

  • Blue economy expansion
  • Technology sector development
  • Financial services growth
  • Manufacturing incentives

Job Creation

Building opportunities for Seychellois workers:

  • Youth employment programmes
  • Skills training initiatives
  • Entrepreneurship support
  • SME development funding

Infrastructure & Stability

Infrastructure: Providence land reclamation, port modernisation, digital infrastructure, energy security.

Stability: Debt management, reserve building, inflation control, currency stability.