🇸🇨 Seychelles
Seychelles (Other territories) has a population of 122,730 (2025), ranking 185 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Seychelles: $19,449 /inh. (2025), ranking 78 out of 211. Economic growth is 5.8 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.3 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Seychelles, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Protected land areas (1/210), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy (1/186).
Weaknesses – Seychelles, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Central government debt (108/109), Gross savings (170/178), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (200/212).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 4.6 % | 2025 | 36 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 5.8 % | 2025 | 39 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $12,252 /inh. | 2021 | 51 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $35,854 /inh. | 2025 | 71 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $19,200 /inh. | 2025 | 71 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $19,449 /inh. | 2025 | 78 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.1 % | 2021 | 155 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $4.4B | 2025 | 181 of 201 |
| GDP | $2.4B | 2025 | 186 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.3 % | 2025 | 21 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 84.7 % | 2025 | 38 of 164 |
| Real interest rate | 7.1 % | 2025 | 49 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 9.9 % | 2025 | 62 of 146 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.6 % | 2025 | 78 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 14.73 LCU/$ | 2025 | 103 of 211 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade openness | 172.3 % | 2025 | 13 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 92.7 % | 2025 | 14 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 79.6 % | 2025 | 18 of 192 |
| Services exports | $1.9B | 2025 | 116 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -5.7 % | 2025 | 149 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $550M | 2025 | 166 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 0.1 % | 2024 | 177 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 10 % | 2025 | 20 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 1 % | 2017 | 96 of 160 |
| International tourism receipts | $228M | 2020 | 133 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $238.6M | 2025 | 140 of 203 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.5 % | 2025 | 148 of 196 |
| International tourist arrivals | 124,500 arr. | 2020 | 168 of 202 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 7.2 % | 2008 | 5 of 158 |
| Government final consumption | 25.1 % | 2025 | 23 of 187 |
| Tax revenue | 22.1 % | 2008 | 38 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 24.6 % | 2008 | 86 of 160 |
| Central government debt | 174.7 % | 2008 | 108 of 109 |
| Military spending | 1.2 % | 2025 | 111 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.2 % | 2016 | 113 of 155 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 15.8 % | 2008 | 121 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 27.1 % | 2025 | 61 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 3.7 months | 2024 | 110 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 24.5 % | 2016 | 127 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $773.7M | 2024 | 149 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 67.9 % | 2025 | 42 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 69.3 % | 2025 | 67 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2.6 % | 2025 | 140 of 203 |
| Gross capital formation | 18.7 % | 2025 | 141 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 5.4 % | 2025 | 150 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 14.3 % | 2025 | 166 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 2.6 % | 2025 | 170 of 178 |
Population & Vital Statistics 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of men per 100 women | 122.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 8 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 55.1 % | 2025 | 8 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 71.5 % | 2025 | 17 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 33.7 yrs | 2023 | 104 of 226 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 8.7 % | 2025 | 106 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 19.8 % | 2025 | 124 of 213 |
| Urban population | 45.5 % | 2025 | 158 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 172 of 213 |
| Population | 122,730 inhab. | 2025 | 185 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 39.9 per 100 | 2025 | 197 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 44.9 % | 2025 | 206 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female suicide rate | 1.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 13 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 66.1 yrs | 2023 | 64 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 11.3 per 100,000 | 2019 | 69 of 188 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 80.7 yrs | 2024 | 72 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 8.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 73 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 15.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 86 of 183 |
| Population growth | 1.13 % | 2025 | 92 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.3 yrs | 2024 | 95 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 14 per 1,000 | 2024 | 96 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 12.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 102 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 72.1 yrs | 2024 | 104 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.85 children/woman | 2024 | 111 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 119 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 11 per 1,000 | 2024 | 135 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Physicians | 6.6 per 1,000 | 2022 | 3 of 193 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.7 % | 2024 | 31 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 97 % | 2024 | 31 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 7.32 per 1,000 | 2023 | 41 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 17 per 100,000 | 2024 | 74 of 206 |
| Hospital beds | 2.6 per 1,000 | 2023 | 79 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 28 % | 2023 | 98 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 97.7 % | 2024 | 102 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 4.5 % | 2023 | 138 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 39 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 9 L/person | 2024 | 46 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 162.1 cm | 2014 | 57 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 174.2 cm | 2014 | 60 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among women | 4.2 % | 2024 | 70 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 17.3 % | 2024 | 73 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 30.4 % | 2024 | 93 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 108 of 190 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 9.3 % | 2024 | 113 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 25.1 % | 2024 | 137 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 33.9 % | 2024 | 155 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 44.9 % | 2024 | 166 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 94 % | 2020 | 20 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 1.5 % | 2020 | 27 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.8 % | 2020 | 28 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 10.2 % | 2024 | 81 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 2.4 % | 2020 | 109 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.6 % | 2020 | 116 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.9 % | 2020 | 121 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.16 | 2003 | 138 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.2 | 2003 | 140 of 205 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.23 | 2003 | 157 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 32.1 | 2018 | 51 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.7 % | 2018 | 52 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.1 % | 2018 | 85 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 23.9 % | 2018 | 138 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 265.5 inh./km² | 2024 | 45 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 491 km | 2026 | 106 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -4.7 ° | 2026 | 187 of 232 |
| Land area | 457 km² | 2024 | 188 of 212 |
| Total area | 457 km² | 2024 | 189 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 2,330 mm | 2022 | 20 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 905 m | 2026 | 167 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 28.5 % | 2015 | 200 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 68.1 % | 2025 | 1 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 58.5 % | 2024 | 35 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 3.4 % | 2024 | 198 of 207 |
| Arable land | 0.3 % | 2024 | 198 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.68 | 2025 | 31 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.86 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.63 | 2025 | 35 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.88 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.76 | 2025 | 39 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.83 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.34 | 2025 | 76 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 2.73 | 2025 | 6 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.93 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.97 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.95 | 2025 | 32 of 174 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.9 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.89 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.87 | 2025 | 35 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.89 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.83 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.96 | 2025 | 9 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.98 | 2025 | 13 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 2.4 | 2025 | 15 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 72 pts | 2024 | 18 of 179 |
| Political corruption index | 0.05 | 2025 | 19 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.23 | 2025 | 27 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.17 | 2025 | 30 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.77 | 2025 | 54 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.68 | 2025 | 59 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.58 | 2025 | 63 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.31 | 2025 | 72 of 203 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 50 % | 2025 | 7 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,967 | 2025 | 36 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 26.5 % | 2025 | 94 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 73 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 58.3 /100 | 2025 | 81 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 69.6 /100 | 2025 | 95 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 106 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 58.3 /100 | 2025 | 118 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 4.9 pts | 2025 | 68 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 8 per 100,000 | 2022 | 146 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.5 % | 2020 | 67 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 42 per 100,000 | 2023 | 92 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 53.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 151 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $456 | 2024 | 62 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.1 /10 | 2024 | 63 of 186 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $766 | 2024 | 68 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 61.2 % | 2023 | 90 of 210 |
| Trade union membership rate | 2 % | 2011 | 134 of 137 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 11 yrs | 2025 | 61 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2026 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Seychelles?
Seychelles has about 122,730 inhabitants (2025), ranking 185 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Seychelles?
GDP per capita is $19,449 /inh. (2025): Seychelles ranks 78 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Seychelles?
Annual inflation is 0.3 % (2025); Seychelles ranks 21 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where do the figures on Seychelles come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.