Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) was 16.7 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
16.7 thousands
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
195th
of 233 countries
All-time high
17.34 thousands
in 2016
All-time low
8.39 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 15-24 years in Seychelles, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 15-24 years in Seychelles is 16.7 thousands, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years in Seychelles peaked at 17.34 thousands in 2016 and was at its lowest, 8.39 thousands, in 1970.
Seychelles ranks 195th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.39 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 8.8 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 9.36 thousands | +6.3% |
| 1973 | 9.99 thousands | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 10.64 thousands | +6.6% |
| 1975 | 11.36 thousands | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 12.11 thousands | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 12.89 thousands | +6.4% |
| 1978 | 13.6 thousands | +5.5% |
| 1979 | 14.13 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 14.58 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 14.94 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 15.18 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 15.31 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 15.35 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 15.35 thousands | -0.0% |
| 1986 | 15.32 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 15.28 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1988 | 15.23 thousands | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 15.15 thousands | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 15.08 thousands | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 15.03 thousands | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 14.89 thousands | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 14.74 thousands | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 14.71 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 14.74 thousands | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 14.84 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 14.9 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 14.99 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 15.18 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 15.26 thousands | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 15.31 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 15.35 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 15.37 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 15.49 thousands | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 15.56 thousands | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 15.6 thousands | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 15.69 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 15.76 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 15.84 thousands | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 15.82 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 15.92 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 16.36 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 16.74 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 16.99 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 17.21 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 17.34 thousands | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 17.34 thousands | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 17.21 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 16.91 thousands | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 16.6 thousands | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 16.28 thousands | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 15.97 thousands | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 16.19 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 16.56 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 16.7 thousands | +0.8% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 16.7 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 295.36 thousands, 6% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 16.7 thousands is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,007 thousands, 1% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.13 thousands | 8.39 thousands | 14.13 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.17 thousands | 14.58 thousands | 15.35 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.91 thousands | 14.71 thousands | 15.18 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.52 thousands | 15.26 thousands | 15.84 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.78 thousands | 15.82 thousands | 17.34 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.38 thousands | 15.97 thousands | 16.7 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 192 Micronesia (country) 22.52 thousands compare
- 193 Tonga 21.29 thousands compare
- 194 Grenada 16.86 thousands compare
- 196 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 14.48 thousands compare
- 197 Aruba 13.81 thousands compare
- 198 Antigua and Barbuda 13.22 thousands compare
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 population aged 15-24 years in Seychelles?
- Population aged 15-24 years in Seychelles was 16.7 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 17.34 thousands in 2016.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.39 thousands in 1970.
- How does Seychelles rank for population aged 15-24 years?
- Seychelles ranks 195th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release