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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Seychelles

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population122.73K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$2.39B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$19.45K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth76.32024 · yearsInternet use87.8%2024 · % of populationForest area73.3%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
64.7%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Seychelles2024 · 64.7%
016.1832.3548.5364.71960199320252000: 61.9%2001: 62.1%2002: 62.2%2003: 62.3%2004: 62.4%2005: 62.5%2006: 62.6%2007: 62.8%2008: 62.9%2009: 63%2010: 63.1%2011: 63.2%2012: 63.3%2013: 63.4%2014: 63.6%2015: 63.7%2016: 63.7%2017: 63.7%2018: 63.7%2019: 64.1%2020: 64.2%2021: 64.4%2022: 64.5%2023: 64.6%2024: 64.7%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Seychelles in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Victoria
Country code
SYC

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