Economy · Seychelles
—The stakes. Seychelles is Africa’s richest per-capita economy but remains acutely exposed to tourism, imported goods and climate shocks.
—The date. Patrick Herminie took office on 26 October 2025 after winning a runoff with 52.7% of the vote.
—The boom. Record 2025 tourism arrivals of 398,841 and spending gains pushed real GDP growth to 5.8% according to the World Bank.
—The squeeze. Fitch projects a 10% drop in 2026 tourist arrivals and an 8% fall in tourism revenue after the US-Iran war disrupted travel.
