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Seychelles Population Pyramid 1961

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1961
Population: 44,108

Year

-5 -1   1961  +1 +5

Country

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Summary

Seychelles in 1961

The population of the Seychelles in 1961 was 44,108. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 14.0%, up from 38,683 in 1951.

With a median age of 21.6 years, the Seychelles had a youth dependency ratio of 71.2 and an old-age dependency ratio of 10.7 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #195 of 201 by population Ranks #64 of 201 by median age Ranks #160 of 201 by 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.

Key indicators for Seychelles
Population
44,108
Median age
21.6
0-14 %
39.1%
65+ %
5.9%
Child dependency
71.2
Old-age dependency
10.7
Region
AFRICA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
141,747
Population 2100
115,964
What is driving the change
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
Migration to and from Seychelles
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.

How Seychelles compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Seychelles 44,109 21.6
Mayotte 26,734 15.7
Djibouti 89,390 17.7
Comoros 201,201 19.6
Réunion 372,076 17.3
Frequently asked questions about Seychelles's population
What was the population of the Seychelles in 1961?
The Seychelles had a population of 44,108 in 1961.
Is the population of the Seychelles increasing or decreasing?
The Seychelles's population grew 14.0% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 141,747 by 2050.
How old is the population of the Seychelles?
The Seychelles's median age is 21.6 years.
What share of the Seychelles's population is over 65 or under 15?
In the Seychelles, 39.1% of people are under 15 and 5.9% are 65 or older.
What shape is the Seychelles's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
The Seychelles's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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