Total number of international immigrants in Seychelles
Seychelles: Total number of international immigrants was 13,261 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Seychelles, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
Seychelles recorded 13,261 immigrants for total number of international immigrants in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Seychelles peaked at 13,261 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,721 immigrants, in 1990.
That places Seychelles 197th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Total number of international immigrants in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,721 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 5,148 immigrants | +38.3% |
| 2000 | 6,574 immigrants | +27.7% |
| 2005 | 8,997 immigrants | +36.9% |
| 2010 | 11,420 immigrants | +26.9% |
| 2015 | 12,791 immigrants | +12.0% |
| 2020 | 13,050 immigrants | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 13,261 immigrants | +1.6% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 13,261 immigrants is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150 immigrants, 4% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 13,261 immigrants is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 4% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,434 immigrants | 3,721 immigrants | 5,148 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 7,786 immigrants | 6,574 immigrants | 8,997 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 12,106 immigrants | 11,420 immigrants | 12,791 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 13,156 immigrants | 13,050 immigrants | 13,261 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
More population data for Seychelles
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.366 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.553 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.366 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3748 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 116.64 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.3959 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7568 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Population density 252.12 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5,508 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Seychelles?
- Total number of international immigrants in Seychelles was 13,261 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 13,261 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,721 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Seychelles rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Seychelles ranks 197th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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