Seychelles Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 188th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
125,297
The population of Seychelles is about 125,297 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 125 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Seychelles is ranked 188th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.64% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2041 at about 131 thousand, then declining. That is 3.0 times its 1960 population of 42 thousand. Population density is 273 people per square kilometre. 45% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
125 thousand
Yearly change
+1.64%
World rank
188th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
273/km²
Land area
457 km²
Life expectancy
76.3 yrs
Births per woman
1.85
GDP per capita
$19,449
GDP
$2.4B
Population of Seychelles, 1960–2050
Seychelles population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 41,700 | — | 91 |
| 1970 | 53,600 | +2.36% | 117 |
| 1980 | 63,261 | +0.92% | 138 |
| 1990 | 69,507 | +0.49% | 152 |
| 2000 | 81,131 | +0.90% | 178 |
| 2010 | 89,770 | +2.83% | 196 |
| 2020 | 98,462 | +0.86% | 215 |
| 2024 | 121,354 | +1.32% | 266 |
| 2026proj. | 124,748 | +1.64% | 273 |
| 2030proj. | 129,179 | +0.27% | 283 |
| 2040proj. | 131,025 | +0.05% | 287 |
| 2050proj. | 130,163 | −0.15% | 285 |
Seychelles vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1,425 times as many people as Seychelles. Bangladesh is 5.0 times more densely populated.
Seychelles population: questions and answers
What is the population of Seychelles in 2026?
About 124,748 (125 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Seychelles's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.64% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Seychelles?
About 273 people per km², with a land area of 457 km².
What will the population of Seychelles be in 2050?
About 130 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Seychelles?
Victoria.
What is the life expectancy in Seychelles?
76.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.