Seychelles
- Capital:
- Victoria
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Cascade, Anse Etoile, Ile Perseverance
- Abbreviation:
- SYC
134,959
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
134,959
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Seychelless' population is projected to be 117,239 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 134,959 | 1.88% | 194 |
| 2025 | 132,779 | 1.99% | 194 |
| 2020 | 120,291 | 2.25% | 194 |
| 2019 | 117,650 | 2.27% | 194 |
| 2018 | 115,040 | 2.32% | 195 |
| 2017 | 112,427 | 2.37% | 195 |
| 2015 | 107,230 | 2.46% | 196 |
| 2010 | 94,971 | 1.25% | 201 |
| 2005 | 89,266 | 1.39% | 201 |
| 2000 | 83,318 | 1.29% | 201 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 134,959 | 1.88% | 194 |
| 2032 | 141,119 | 0.61% | 194 |
| 2037 | 142,238 | 0.16% | 194 |
| 2042 | 142,620 | 0.05% | 194 |
| 2047 | 142,306 | -0.04% | 194 |
| 2052 | 141,270 | -0.15% | 194 |
| 2057 | 139,653 | -0.23% | 194 |
| 2062 | 137,381 | -0.33% | 194 |
| 2067 | 134,488 | -0.43% | 194 |
| 2072 | 131,334 | -0.47% | 195 |
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Cascade has a metropolitan area population of 8,119, comprising 6.02%% of Seychelles' total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cascade | 8,119 | 6.02% |
| 2 | Anse Etoile | 7,333 | 5.43% |
| 3 | Ile Perseverance | 6,946 | 5.15% |
| 4 | Au Cap | 6,683 | 4.95% |
| 5 | Beau Vallon | 6,269 | 4.65% |
| 6 | Anse Boileau | 6,021 | 4.46% |
| 7 | Baie Sainte Anne | 5,665 | 4.2% |
| 8 | Anse Royale | 5,645 | 4.18% |
| 9 | Belombre | 5,402 | 4% |
| 10 | Baie Lazare | 5,364 | 3.97% |
As of 2026, Seychelles has a total population of 134,959, ranking as the 194th most populous nation in the world.
Seychelles has a net population change of approximately 6 people per day, driven by 5 births, 3 deaths, and net immigration of 4 people.
Seychelles represents < 0.01% of the total global population and < 0.01% of Africa's population.
Seychelles has a population density of 293.4 people per km² (approximately 759.9 per mi²), making it the 48th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 99.31% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Seychelles is predominantly Creole (mainly of East African and Malagasy heritage) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Seychelles, comprising 76.2% of the population.