Seychelles Population Pyramid (2026)
Seychelles has a population of 134,959 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 179th-largest population in the world and less than 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population and people aged 65 and over 9.0%, with 122.0 males for every 100 females.
Seychelles Demographics
Seychelles has 134,959 people in 2026, up 148.8% from 54,253 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 694 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 34.6 — the 74th-highest of 194 countries.
Under-15 share 19.6% — the 77th-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Millennials — 28.4% (38,365)
All generations in Seychelles →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Seychelles' population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Seychelles has 122.0 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 13,353 (9.9% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:74,156
- Percentage:54.9%
Female Statistics
- Population:60,803
- Percentage:45.1%
- Ratio Format:1:0.820
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Seychelles indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 1,786 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,764 | 14.3 | 2.20 | estimate |
| 2022 | 1,744 | 13.9 | 2.17 | estimate |
| 2023 | 1,744 | 13.6 | 2.13 | estimate |
| 2024 | 1,753 | 13.4 | 2.11 | projection |
| 2025 | 1,772 | 13.3 | 2.08 | projection |
| 2026 | 1,786 | 13.2 | 2.06 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (1,786 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Seychelles' median age is 34.6 years
Half the population is younger than 34.6 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 8,931 | 6.6% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 8,919 | 6.6% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 8,590 | 6.4% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 8,364 | 6.2% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 8,562 | 6.3% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 10,298 | 7.6% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 12,322 | 9.1% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 12,358 | 9.2% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 11,427 | 8.5% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 10,211 | 7.6% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 8,730 | 6.5% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 7,576 | 5.6% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 6,550 | 4.9% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 5,107 | 3.8% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 3,163 | 2.3% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 1,917 | 1.4% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 1,061 | 0.8% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 572 | 0.4% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 237 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 58 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 7 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (2.06 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (13.2 vs 8.1 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Seychelles Total Fertility Rate: 2.06 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.20 | 14.3 | |
| 2022 | 2.17 | 13.9 | ↓0.03 |
| 2023 | 2.13 | 13.6 | ↓0.04 |
| 2024 | 2.11 | 13.4 | ↓0.02 |
| 2025 | 2.08 | 13.3 | ↓0.03 |
| 2026 | 2.06 | 13.2 | ↓0.02 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.98
Seychelles' total fertility rate is 2.06 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Seychelles ranks 96 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −57.2% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Seychelles' population has increased by 252.5%.
The median age has increased from 26.3 in 1950 to 34.6 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Seychelles' Demographics
Seychelles has a constrictive population pyramid — a base narrower than the middle, so younger cohorts are smaller than the ones above them.
Children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population and people aged 65 and over 9.0%.
The largest five-year age band is 35–39, at 9.2% of the population, compared with 6.6% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Seychelles' Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Seychelles' working-age share peaked in 2019 at 71.9% and is 71.4% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Seychelles is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.06 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Seychelles' median age changed by +3.3 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 134,959 |
| Male Population | 74,156(54.9%) |
| Female Population | 60,803(45.1%) |
| Median Age | 34.6 years |
| Sex Ratio | 122.0 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 26,440(19.6%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 96,397(71.4%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 12,122(9.0%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 40.0 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 27.4 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 12.6 |
| Pyramid Type | Constrictive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Seychelles
How long the average person in Seychelles is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Seychelles is projected to grow to 141,746 people by 2050 (+5.0% from 2026).
The median age rises from 34.6 in 2026 to 42.5 by 2050.
Seychelles' Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 22.1%, growing from 0.1 million in 1970 to 0.1 million by 1980
The median age increased by 1.9 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 6.5 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 54K to 66K
- • Growth rate of 22.1% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 17.4 to 19.3 years (+1.9y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.5 points; under-15 share by −6.5 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Seychelles
How does Seychelles rank globally by population?
Seychelles ranks 179th in the world by population with 134,959 people as of 2026.
What does Seychelles' age structure reveal about its development?
Seychelles' age structure — 19.6% under 15, 71.4% working-age (15–64) and 9.0% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a constrictive population pyramid. The median age is 34.6 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Seychelles?
Seychelles has 40.0 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Seychelles experiencing a demographic dividend?
Seychelles has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Seychelles' working-age share peaked in 2019 at 71.9% and is 71.4% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Seychelles' population?
Seychelles has more males than females, with 122.0 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Seychelles Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/seychelles
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