What is the Population of Seychelles?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Seychelles has a population of approximately 122,729 people, making it the 179th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 452 km², the population density is roughly 272 people per km².
| Population | 122,729 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 179th of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 452 km² |
| Population density | 272 / km² |
| Demonym | Seychellois |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | 122,729 | 179th |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | 209,607 | 176th |
| Samoa | 205,557 | 177th |
| Saint Lucia | 184,100 | 178th |
| Kiribati | 120,740 | 180th |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 110,872 | 181st |
| Grenada | 109,021 | 182nd |
Seychelles in context
- Seychelles covers 452 km², making it the 182nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Seychelles has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 122,729 people, Seychelles holds less than 0.1% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Seychelles is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Seychelles — FAQ
What is the population of Seychelles?
The population of Seychelles is approximately 122,729 (123,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Seychelles in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Seychelles at approximately 122,729 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Seychelles is the 179th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Seychelles?
Approximately 122,729 people live in Seychelles, making it the 179th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Seychelles rank by population?
Seychelles is the 179th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Seychelles?
Seychelles has a population density of roughly 272 people per km², based on a land area of 452 km².
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