Seychelles Population Pyramid 1957

Seychelles
1957
Population: 41,178

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-5 -1   1957  +1 +5

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Seychelles in 1957

As of 1957, the Seychelles counted 41,178 inhabitants. The median age was 23.3 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 64.5 children under 15 and 13.3 people aged 65 or over.

The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
41,178
Median age
23.3
0-14 %
36.3%
65+ %
7.5%
Child dependency
64.5
Old-age dependency
13.3
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
141,747
Population 2100
115,964
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.02

The fertility rate of the Seychelles was 2.02 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
5060708090
19602023 · 75.0

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 75.0 years on average (78.8 years for girls, 71.3 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

12,797 immigrants live in Seychelles, 9.8% of the population.

India6,735
Madagascar829
Philippines730
Sri Lanka619
Mauritius573
Where emigrants live (2024)

22,191 people born in Seychelles live in other countries.

Mozambique17,655
Australia2,623
Italy777
South Africa460
Tanzania360
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
Seychelles 41,178 23.3
Mayotte 23,985 17.2
Djibouti 77,872 17.5
Comoros 186,566 20.1
Réunion 323,221 18.0
How many people lived in the Seychelles in 1957?
The Seychelles had a population of 41,178 in 1957.
What is the median age in the Seychelles?
The median age in the Seychelles is 23.3 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of the Seychelles's population is over 65 or under 15?
In the Seychelles, 36.3% of people are under 15 and 7.5% are 65 or older.
What shape is the Seychelles's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
The Seychelles has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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