Rank #165 by World Population
🇸🇨Seychelles
Seychelles has a population of 119,773, ranking #165 in the world. The capital is Victoria. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: High income
119,773
Population
#165
World Rank
75.4
Life Expectancy
$18,263
GDP Per Capita
Seychelles, #165 by world population
Seychelles Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Seychelles had a population of 41,700 in 1960 and 121,354 in 2024, a 2.9× growth over 64 years. The peak was 121,354 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.71%.
121,354
Population (2024)
41,700
Population (1960)
121,354
Peak (2024)
1.71%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 41,700 |
| 1961 | 42,889 |
| 1962 | 44,042 |
| 1963 | 45,176 |
| 1964 | 46,322 |
| 1965 | 47,500 |
| 1966 | 48,699 |
| 1967 | 49,911 |
| 1968 | 51,134 |
| 1969 | 52,365 |
| 1970 | 53,600 |
| 1971 | 54,695 |
| 1972 | 56,029 |
| 1973 | 56,892 |
| 1974 | 57,937 |
| 1975 | 59,292 |
| 1976 | 60,504 |
| 1977 | 61,786 |
| 1978 | 62,150 |
| 1979 | 62,686 |
| 1980 | 63,261 |
| 1981 | 64,035 |
| 1982 | 64,413 |
| 1983 | 64,335 |
| 1984 | 64,717 |
| 1985 | 65,244 |
| 1986 | 65,652 |
| 1987 | 68,499 |
| 1988 | 68,755 |
| 1989 | 69,167 |
| 1990 | 69,507 |
| 1991 | 70,439 |
| 1992 | 70,763 |
| 1993 | 72,253 |
| 1994 | 74,205 |
| 1995 | 75,304 |
| 1996 | 76,417 |
| 1997 | 77,319 |
| 1998 | 78,846 |
| 1999 | 80,410 |
| 2000 | 81,131 |
| 2001 | 81,202 |
| 2002 | 83,723 |
| 2003 | 82,781 |
| 2004 | 82,475 |
| 2005 | 82,858 |
| 2006 | 84,600 |
| 2007 | 85,033 |
| 2008 | 86,956 |
| 2009 | 87,298 |
| 2010 | 89,770 |
| 2011 | 87,441 |
| 2012 | 88,303 |
| 2013 | 89,949 |
| 2014 | 91,359 |
| 2015 | 93,419 |
| 2016 | 94,677 |
| 2017 | 95,843 |
| 2018 | 96,762 |
| 2019 | 97,625 |
| 2020 | 98,462 |
| 2021 | 99,258 |
| 2022 | 119,878 |
| 2023 | 119,773 |
| 2024 | 121,354 |
Demographics
| Population | 119,773 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.09% |
| Urban Population | 45.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.18 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 75.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 13.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$18,263
GDP Per Capita
-
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
180.8%
Trade (% of GDP)
124,500
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
4.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
6.60
Physicians per 1,000
4.5%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
13.1
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
84.8%
Internet Users
149
Mobile Subs per 100
260.4
People per km2
1,809
Net Migration
Environment
73.3%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Seychelles in global context
Seychelles is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles has a population of 119,773, ranking #165 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.09%.
Life expectancy in Seychelles is 75.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 13.1 per 1,000 live births.
Seychelles's GDP per capita is $18,263. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
45.1% of Seychelles's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 260.4 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Seychelles is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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