Seychelles
Country statistics · 1990–present
Seychelles at a Glance
Seychelles is home to 121,354 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. At a GDP per capita of $19,685, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 76.3 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 121,354 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 11.0 and a death rate of 7.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 4.0 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 485 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Seychelles is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $3 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $19,685 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.3% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 2.5% (2029 IMF projection), indicating effectively at full employment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 76.3 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $766 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 93.9% (2010), reflecting high literacy rates. 87.8% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 64.7% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.