Poverty rate at national poverty line of Seychelles plummeted by 35.62% from 39.3 % in 2013 to 25.3 % in 2018. Since the 35.62% drop in 2018, poverty rate at national poverty line remained constant by 0.00% in 2018. National poverty rate is the percentage of the population living below the national poverty line. National estimates are based on population-weighted subgroup estimates from household surveys.

The Seychelles: Poverty, percent of population: The latest value from 2018 is 25.3 percent, a decline from 39.3 percent in 2013. In comparison, the world average is 23.59 percent, based on data from 66 countries. Historically, the average for the Seychelles from 2013 to 2018 is 32.3 percent. The minimum value, 25.3 percent, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 39.3 percent was recorded in 2013.

Seychelles SC: Poverty Headcount Ratio at $5.50 a Day: 2011 PPP: % of Population data was reported at 6.600 % in 2013. Seychelles SC: Poverty Headcount Ratio at $5.50 a Day: 2011 PPP: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 6.600 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. Seychelles SC: Poverty Headcount Ratio at $5.50 a Day: 2011 PPP: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Seychelles – Table SC.World Bank: Poverty. Poverty headcount ratio at $5.50 a day is the percentage of the population living on less than $5.50 a day at 2011 international prices. As a result of revisions in PPP exchange rates, poverty rates for individual countries cannot be compared with poverty rates reported in earlier editions.; ; World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/index.htm).; ; The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than one thousand six hundred household surveys across 164 countries in six regions and 25 other high income countries (industrialized economies). While income distribution data are published for all countries with data available, poverty data are published for low- and middle-income countries and countries eligible to receive loans from the World Bank (such as Chile) and recently graduated countries (such as Estonia) only. The aggregated numbers for low- and middle-income countries correspond to the totals of 6 regions in PovcalNet, which include low- and middle-income countries and countries eligible to receive loans from the World Bank (such as Chile) and recently graduated countries (such as Estonia). See PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/WhatIsNew.aspx) for definitions of geographical regions and industrialized countries.

Poverty rate at $3.2 a day of Seychelles sank by 61.11% from 3.60 % in 2013 to 1.40 % in 2018. Since the 5.71% slump in 2006, poverty rate at $3.2 a day plummeted by 57.58% in 2018. Population below $3.1 a day is the percentage of the population living on less than $3.1 a day at 2005 international prices. As a result of revisions in PPP exchange rates, poverty rates for individual countries cannot be compared with poverty rates reported in earlier editions.

Seychelles SC: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data was reported at 39.300 % in 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 37.800 % for 2006. Seychelles SC: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 38.550 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2013, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39.300 % in 2013 and a record low of 37.800 % in 2006. Seychelles SC: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Seychelles – Table SC.World Bank: Poverty. National poverty headcount ratio is the percentage of the population living below the national poverty lines. National estimates are based on population-weighted subgroup estimates from household surveys.; ; World Bank, Global Poverty Working Group. Data are compiled from official government sources or are computed by World Bank staff using national (i.e. country–specific) poverty lines.; ; This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due to differences in estimation methodologies and poverty lines, estimates should not be compared across countries.

Poverty rate of Seychelles shot up by 209.44% from 0.4 % in 2006 to 1.2 % in 2013. Since the 50.88% drop in 2006, poverty rate soared by 209.44% in 2013. Population below $1.90 a day is the percentage of the population living on less than $1.90 a day at 2011 international prices.

The Seychelles: Poverty ratio, percent living on less than 1.90 USD a day: The latest value from 2018 is 0.5 percent, a decline from 1.2 percent in 2013. In comparison, the world average is 5.22 percent, based on data from 91 countries. Historically, the average for the Seychelles from 2013 to 2018 is 0.85 percent. The minimum value, 0.5 percent, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 1.2 percent was recorded in 2013.

1.2 (%) in 2013. Population below $1.90 a day is the percentage of the population living on less than $1.90 a day at 2011 international prices.

Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Lowest 20% data was reported at 5.400 % in 2013. Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Lowest 20% data is updated yearly, averaging 5.400 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Lowest 20% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Seychelles – Table SC.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.; ; World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/index.htm).; ; The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than one thousand six hundred household surveys across 164 countries in six regions and 25 other high income countries (industrialized economies). While income distribution data are published for all countries with data available, poverty data are published for low- and middle-income countries and countries eligible to receive loans from the World Bank (such as Chile) and recently graduated countries (such as Estonia) only. See PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/WhatIsNew.aspx) for definitions of geographical regions and industrialized countries.

Seychelles SC: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: % of total population data was reported at 31.990 % in 2018. Seychelles SC: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: % of total population data is updated yearly, averaging 31.990 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2018, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.990 % in 2018 and a record low of 31.990 % in 2018. Seychelles SC: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: % of total population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Seychelles – Table SC.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. ;Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT;;

Poverty gap at $5.5 a day of Seychelles plummeted by 42.31% from 2.6 % in 2013 to 1.5 % in 2018. Since the 42.31% drop in 2018, poverty gap at $5.5 a day remained constant by 0.00% in 2018. Poverty gap at $5.50 a day (2011 PPP) is the mean shortfall in income or consumption from the poverty line $5.50 a day (counting the nonpoor as having zero shortfall), expressed as a percentage of the poverty line. This measure reflects the depth of poverty as well as its incidence.

0.1 (%) in 2018. Poverty gap at $1.90 a day (2011 PPP) is the mean shortfall in income or consumption from the poverty line $1.90 a day (counting the nonpoor as having zero shortfall), expressed as a percentage of the poverty line. This measure reflects the depth of poverty as well as its incidence. As a result of revisions in PPP exchange rates, poverty rates for individual countries cannot be compared with poverty rates reported in earlier editions.

Seychelles: Poverty ratio, percent living on less than 1.90 USD a day: Pour cet indicateur, La Banque mondiale fournit des données pour la Seychelles de 2013 à 2018. La valeur moyenne pour Seychelles pendant cette période était de 0.85 pour cent avec un minimum de 0.5 pour cent en 2018 et un maximum de 1.2 pour cent en 2013.

Seychelles SC: Poverty Gap at $3.20 a Day: 2011 PPP: % data was reported at 0.900 % in 2013. Seychelles SC: Poverty Gap at $3.20 a Day: 2011 PPP: % data is updated yearly, averaging 0.900 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. Seychelles SC: Poverty Gap at $3.20 a Day: 2011 PPP: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Seychelles – Table SC.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. Poverty gap at $3.20 a day (2011 PPP) is the mean shortfall in income or consumption from the poverty line $3.20 a day (counting the nonpoor as having zero shortfall), expressed as a percentage of the poverty line. This measure reflects the depth of poverty as well as its incidence.; ; World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/index.htm).; ; The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than one thousand six hundred household surveys across 164 countries in six regions and 25 other high income countries (industrialized economies). While income distribution data are published for all countries with data available, poverty data are published for low- and middle-income countries and countries eligible to receive loans from the World Bank (such as Chile) and recently graduated countries (such as Estonia) only. The aggregated numbers for low- and middle-income countries correspond to the totals of 6 regions in PovcalNet, which include low- and middle-income countries and countries eligible to receive loans from the World Bank (such as Chile) and recently graduated countries (such as Estonia). See PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/WhatIsNew.aspx) for definitions of geographical regions and industrialized countries.

1.5 (%) in 2018. Poverty gap at $5.50 a day (2011 PPP) is the mean shortfall in income or consumption from the poverty line $5.50 a day (counting the nonpoor as having zero shortfall), expressed as a percentage of the poverty line. This measure reflects the depth of poverty as well as its incidence.

Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Highest 20% data was reported at 53.000 % in 2013. Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Highest 20% data is updated yearly, averaging 53.000 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Highest 20% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Seychelles – Table SC.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.; ; World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/index.htm).; ; The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than one thousand six hundred household surveys across 164 countries in six regions and 25 other high income countries (industrialized economies). While income distribution data are published for all countries with data available, poverty data are published for low- and middle-income countries and countries eligible to receive loans from the World Bank (such as Chile) and recently graduated countries (such as Estonia) only. See PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/WhatIsNew.aspx) for definitions of geographical regions and industrialized countries.

Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Third 20% data was reported at 13.300 % in 2013. Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Third 20% data is updated yearly, averaging 13.300 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Third 20% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Seychelles – Table SC.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.; ; World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/index.htm).; ; The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than one thousand six hundred household surveys across 164 countries in six regions and 25 other high income countries (industrialized economies). While income distribution data are published for all countries with data available, poverty data are published for low- and middle-income countries and countries eligible to receive loans from the World Bank (such as Chile) and recently graduated countries (such as Estonia) only. See PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/WhatIsNew.aspx) for definitions of geographical regions and industrialized countries.

Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Fourth 20% data was reported at 18.400 % in 2013. Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Fourth 20% data is updated yearly, averaging 18.400 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Fourth 20% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Seychelles – Table SC.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.; ; World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/index.htm).; ; The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than one thousand six hundred household surveys across 164 countries in six regions and 25 other high income countries (industrialized economies). While income distribution data are published for all countries with data available, poverty data are published for low- and middle-income countries and countries eligible to receive loans from the World Bank (such as Chile) and recently graduated countries (such as Estonia) only. See PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/WhatIsNew.aspx) for definitions of geographical regions and industrialized countries.

Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Lowest 10% data was reported at 1.900 % in 2013. Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Lowest 10% data is updated yearly, averaging 1.900 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. Seychelles SC: Income Share Held by Lowest 10% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Seychelles – Table SC.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles.; ; World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/index.htm).; ; The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than one thousand six hundred household surveys across 164 countries in six regions and 25 other high income countries (industrialized economies). While income distribution data are published for all countries with data available, poverty data are published for low- and middle-income countries and countries eligible to receive loans from the World Bank (such as Chile) and recently graduated countries (such as Estonia) only. See PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/WhatIsNew.aspx) for definitions of geographical regions and industrialized countries.

Abstract

The Household Budget Survey (HBS) was carried out in 2013. The primary purpose of the HBS was to measure the current expenditure pattern of households with the aim of improving the measurement of inflation by revising the 'basket of goods and services' used for measuring the monthly changes in consumer prices. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) had the major responsibility of conducting the survey. The survey targeted a nationally representative sample of more than 3,000 households on the three main islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue (the 3 main islands in Seychelles) over a period of one year (January to December). The exercise was in response to urgent demands for up-to-date data on household expenditure and consumption patterns. The objectives of the survey are:

1. To revise the weights that make up the basket of goods and services used in the compilation of the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI).
2. To measure consumption in the household sector for compiling the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) using the expenditure approach.
3. To provide data for establishing poverty levels among population subgroups and related social dynamics.
4. To study current spending patterns of households and how these have changed in the wake of the Global Economic Crisis.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

• Household
• Individual
• Consumption expenditure item/ service

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

A list of households from the 2010 Census mapping exercise provided the sampling frame for the survey. The frame comprised of 28,000 households listed by district and enumeration area. The sampling selection excluded households headed by expatriates as well as institutional populations (i.e. individuals living in hospitals, military barracks and prisons) and households on outer islands. It also excluded households which participated in the 2011 Labor Force Survey (LFS) to minimize respondent burden as some of these households had also participated in the 2006/07 HBS and in the 2011 Living Conditions Survey (LCS). The households served as final sampling units.

Stratified, systematic random sampling was adopted for the selection of households with the electoral districts serving as strata. The number of households to be selected from each district was proportional to the size of the district (based on number of households per district). The target sample was 2,500 households which would represent a little less than 10% of all households in the sampling frame, but the sample was later expanded to 3,106 households (due to concerns about non-response in some areas), representing a little less than 12% of all households in the sampling frame.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The questionnaire consisted of five main parts namely: 1. Form HBS 1 was the household schedule and contained questions relating to household members demographic details, economic status as well as household facilities and selected major expenditure. 2. Form HBS 2 contained questions on individual income, the questions were addressed to individual members of the household aged 15 years or more. It included questions related to personal and business income. 3. Form HBS 3 contained questions on travel (both domestic and overseas trips), covering trips made by groups or individuals in the household. 4. Form HBS 4 contained the diary or account book in which households were asked to record details on daily expenditure. 5. Form HBS 5 this was completed in circumstances of vacant houses, refusal, listing error, non-contact and non-response.