Population density in Seychelles: 260.4 (Population density, 2023 · 49th of 216). Population density (people per sq. km) in Seychelles: 260.4 in 2023, ranking 49th of 216 countries. In 2010 it was 195.2.
Data last updated · Period: 2010–2023
Understanding the chart
The line chart above tracks population density (people per sq. km) in Seychelles for each year from 2010 to 2023, 14 data points in all. Each dot is one year; the first and last years and the highest point are labelled with their values, and the vertical scale is in people per sq. km. All values in this period were above zero. The data table below the chart lists every value, and you can download the data, embed the chart or share it from the buttons above. The figures cover 2010–2023 and come from World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
Key insights
- Between 2010 and 2023, Seychelles's population density rose from 195.2 to 260.4, a change of 33.4% (about 2.2% a year on average).
- The highest value in this period was 260.6 in 2022; the lowest was 190.1 in 2011.
- Recently, the figure has moved up and down over the last three years (2022: 260.6; 2023: 260.4).
- That is 4.2 times the world figure of 62.1.
- Seychelles has the 49th-highest value of 216 countries with recent data.
- In Eastern Africa, Seychelles has the 5th-highest value of 18 countries with recent data; the highest is Mauritius (625.3), and the typical (median) value is 85.2.
Analysis
Averaged over periods, the figure was 194.3 in 2010 to 2014, 208.0 in 2015 to 2019 and 237.7 in 2020 onwards. The value went up in 11 of the 13 year-to-year steps and down in 2. The biggest one-year rise came in 2022 (+44.8, or 20.8%). The biggest one-year fall came in 2011 (−5.1, or 2.6%). Across the period the values varied by about 11% around their average (211.6), a moderate amount of change.
Seychelles and its neighbours
Population density (people per sq. km) among 18 countries in Eastern Africa with recent data, ranked from highest to lowest.
| Rank in region | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Rwanda | 565.6 | 2023 |
| 3 | Burundi | 533.1 | 2023 |
| 4 | Comoros | 457.0 | 2023 |
| 5 | Seychelles | 260.4 | 2023 |
| 6 | Uganda | 242.7 | 2023 |
| 7 | Malawi | 223.8 | 2023 |
| 8 | Ethiopia | 114.0 | 2023 |
Seychelles on related measures
- Population: 122,730 (2025, 188th-highest of 217 countries)
- Population growth (annual %): 1.13% (2025, 95th-highest of 217 countries)
- Urban population (% of total): 45.5% (2025, 160th-highest of 217 countries)
- Population aged 0 to 14 (% of total): 19.8% (2025, 126th-highest of 217 countries)
- Population aged 15 to 64 (% of total): 71.5% (2025, 17th-highest of 217 countries)
Global position: Seychelles's figure is higher than 78% of the 216 countries with data for this measure.
What it means
For businesses and investors, the figure is most useful alongside related measures for the same country, such as growth, inflation, population and incomes, and compared with similar countries. Compared with its neighbours in Eastern Africa, where the typical value is 85.2, Seychelles is 3.1 times the regional median.
About this statistic
The number of people per square kilometer of land area. Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators.
For the full definition, caveats and every country ranked, see Population density (people per sq. km) by country, 2023.
Questions and answers
What is the population density (people per sq. km) in Seychelles?
260.4 (Population density, 2023 · 49th of 216). Population density (people per sq. km) in Seychelles: 260.4 in 2023, ranking 49th of 216 countries. In 2010 it was 195.2.
How has population density in Seychelles changed since 2010?
Between 2010 and 2023, Seychelles's population density rose from 195.2 to 260.4, a change of 33.4% (about 2.2% a year on average). The highest value in this period was 260.6 in 2022; the lowest was 190.1 in 2011.
How this page was made
Generated by Advanton from World Bank, World Development Indicators (2010–2023), data updated 8 November 2026: chart, ranks, comparisons and text are computed from the published figures; no figures are changed. About the data.
Data
| Year | Population density (people per sq. km) |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 195.2 |
| 2011 | 190.1 |
| 2012 | 192.0 |
| 2013 | 195.5 |
| 2014 | 198.6 |
| 2015 | 203.1 |
| 2016 | 205.8 |
| 2017 | 208.4 |
| 2018 | 210.4 |
| 2019 | 212.2 |
| 2020 | 214.0 |
| 2021 | 215.8 |
| 2022 | 260.6 |
| 2023 | 260.4 |
Source and notes
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Period: 2010–2023. Coverage: Seychelles.
The number of people per square kilometer of land area. Denser countries can support more businesses within reach of each customer.
Cite this statistic
Please also credit the original source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).Related statistics
- Population density (people per sq. km) by country, 2023
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- Population density (people per sq. km) in Comoros, 2010–2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Djibouti, 2010–2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Eritrea, 2010–2023
- GDP of Seychelles, 2010–2025
- Economic growth (GDP growth) in Seychelles, 2010–2025
- GDP per person in Seychelles, 2010–2025
- GDP per person, adjusted for prices (PPP, international $) in Seychelles, 2010–2024
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