What is the population of the Seychelles?
The Seychelles has 122,730 people (2025). Since 1960, the population has grown from 41,700 to 122,730, 2.9 times the 1960 figure.
Population by decade
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 41,700 |
| 1970 | 53,600 |
| 1980 | 63,261 |
| 1990 | 69,507 |
| 2000 | 81,131 |
| 2010 | 89,770 |
| 2020 | 98,462 |
| 2025 | 122,730 |
What is the capital of the Seychelles?
The capital of the Seychelles is Victoria.
What currency does the Seychelles use?
The Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (SCR).
What languages are spoken in the Seychelles?
The official languages of the Seychelles are French and English.
Where is the Seychelles?
The Seychelles is in Africa.
Location on the map
Neighboring countries
This country has no land borders.
How big is the Seychelles?
The Seychelles covers 457 km² (176 sq mi).
Economy of the Seychelles
- Gross domestic product (GDP)
- $2.39 billion
- GDP per person
- $19,449
- Life expectancy
- 76.3 years
Data: World Bank (GDP 2025, GDP per person 2025, life expectancy 2024)
Economic development
Income group World Bank classification
Based on economic indicators, the Seychelles is classified as high income. High-income countries have a gross national income per person above $14,005.
Data based on World Bank classifications
Where does the Seychelles rank?
The Seychelles is in the top 50 on two of our six rankings: