Bank Borrowers Statistics in Seychelles (2026)

As of 2022, commercial bank borrowers in the Seychelles was 268.8 per 1,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 252.3 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 268.8 per 1,000 adults in 2022. Seychelles ranks #3 of 33 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #40 of 101 globally.

Latest value (2022)
268.8 per 1,000 adults (2022)
Bank Borrowers in the Seychelles as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2021
+6.6% (2022)
Up from 252.3 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 268.8 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
CAGR 2004–2022
+7.1% per year (2022)
Compound annual growth rate from 77.9 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 268.8 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
77.9 per 1,000 adults (2004)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 77.9 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 268.8 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
Peak value (2019)
296.9 per 1,000 adults (2019)
Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 268.8 per 1,000 adults.
Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
#3 of 33 (2022)
The Seychelles ranks 3 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#40 of 101 (2022)
The Seychelles ranks 40 of 101 countries with data globally.
Sub-Saharan Africa average
91.3 per 1,000 adults (2022)
The Seychelles (268.8 per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults across the 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
Projected 2026 value
308.7 per 1,000 adults (2026)
Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 3.5%); not an official figure.
Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
235 per 1,000 adults (2024)
Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
Internet use in the Seychelles (2024)
87.8% (2024)
87.8% of the population in the Seychelles used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
121,354 (2024)
The Seychelles had a population of 121,354 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Bank Borrowers in Seychelles by year (per 1,000 adults)
Year per 1,000 adults Change
2022 269+6.6%
2021 252−11.8%
2020 286−3.7%
2019 297+3.3%
2018 287+12.1%
2017 256+17.3%
2016 218+3.5%
2015 211−8.0%
2014 229+9.1%
2013 210+34.3%
2012 157+14.0%
2011 137+5.1%
2010 131+7.6%
2009 121+2.0%
2008 119+5.1%
2007 113+19.6%
2006 94.7+3.9%
2005 91.2+17.1%
2004 77.9
Bank Borrowers in Seychelles, 2004–2022Line chart of 19 observations from 2004 to 2022. Values range from 77.9 to 297; the series starts at 77.9 in 2004 and ends at 269 in 2022.0100200300200420102015202277.9269
Fig. 1 — Bank Borrowers in Seychelles, 2004–2022

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in the Seychelles?

Commercial bank borrowers in the Seychelles stood at 268.8 per 1,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

How does the Seychelles compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?

The Seychelles ranks 3 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 268.8 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).

Where does the Seychelles rank globally on bank borrowers?

The Seychelles ranks 40 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.

What could bank borrowers in the Seychelles look like in 2026?

A trend-based projection puts it at 308.7 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 3.5%); not an official figure.

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, retrieved .

Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.

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