Internet Users: Seychelles

Analysis# Seychelles Internet Users Seychelles reached 87.818% internet penetration in 2024, matching its all-time peak for the year. This represents a dramatic transformation from 1990, when virtually no internet access existed in the island nation. Over 34 years, the country has climbed from zero connectivity to near-universal access, reflecting rapid digital infrastructure development across the Indian Ocean archipelago. The acceleration became particularly pronounced after 2015, when penetration stood at 54.26%. Between 2015 and 2024, internet users grew by 33.6 percentage points, averaging roughly 3.7 points annually. The steepest gains occurred between 2018 and 2019, jumping 7.4 percentage points in a single year. With penetration now approaching 88%, Seychelles has achieved digital access levels comparable to developed nations, positioning the country among Africa's connectivity leaders.