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Seychelles Population Pyramid 1990

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1990
Population: 73,982

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Summary

Seychelles in 1990

In 1990, the Seychelles had a total population of 73,983 people. A decade earlier, in 1980, the population was 66,261; it has grown by 11.7% since.

With a median age of 23.6 years, the Seychelles had a youth dependency ratio of 53.4 and an old-age dependency ratio of 11.5 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 #198 of 201 by population Ranks #80 of 201 by median age Ranks #140 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
73,983
Median age
23.6
0-14 %
32.4%
65+ %
7.0%
Child dependency
53.4
Old-age dependency
11.5
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 73,983 23.6
Mayotte 89,593 16.7
Comoros 444,597 16.5
Djibouti 579,539 17.9
Réunion 652,572 25.7
Frequently asked questions about Seychelles's population
What was the population of the Seychelles in 1990?
The Seychelles had a population of 73,983 in 1990.
Is the population of the Seychelles increasing or decreasing?
The Seychelles's population grew 11.7% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 141,747 by 2050.
What is the median age in the Seychelles?
The Seychelles's median age is 23.6 years.
How many children and older people live in the Seychelles?
In the Seychelles, 32.4% of people are under 15 and 7.0% 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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