Urban Population: Seychelles
Seychelles's urban population is currently 45.3% as of 2024. # Seychelles Urban Population Seychelles's urban population stands at 45.
Current (2024)
45.3%
+0.4% y/y
Peak (1977)
49.4%
Low (1960)
27.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Seychelles
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Seychelles
Analysis# Seychelles Urban Population
Seychelles's urban population stands at 45.29% in 2024, representing a substantial increase from the 27.51% recorded in 1960—a 64.6% rise over six decades. The nation peaked at 49.41% urbanization in 1977, meaning the current figure sits 4.12 percentage points below that historical high. This positioning reflects a complex demographic evolution rather than steady growth.
The recent trend from 2015 onward shows consistent annual increases, climbing from 43.095% to 45.29% over nine years. After peaking in 1977, urbanization declined through much of the 1980s and 1990s before reversing course around the early 2000s. The current upward trajectory suggests continued urbanization, with Seychelles gradually moving toward its previous peak as economic and social factors continue to draw residents toward urban centers.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.3% | +0.43% |
| 2023 | 45.1% | +0.41% |
| 2022 | 44.9% | +0.69% |
| 2021 | 44.6% | +0.70% |
| 2020 | 44.3% | +0.66% |
| 2019 | 44.0% | +0.61% |
| 2018 | 43.7% | +0.56% |
| 2017 | 43.5% | +0.50% |
| 2016 | 43.3% | +0.43% |
| 2015 | 43.1% | +0.36% |
| 2014 | 42.9% | +0.29% |
| 2013 | 42.8% | +0.21% |
| 2012 | 42.7% | +0.12% |
| 2011 | 42.7% | +0.03% |
| 2010 | 42.7% | -0.03% |
| 2009 | 42.7% | -0.06% |
| 2008 | 42.7% | -0.09% |
| 2007 | 42.7% | -0.12% |
| 2006 | 42.8% | -0.15% |
| 2005 | 42.9% | -0.17% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 42.9% | -0.19% |
| 2003 | 43.0% | -0.21% |
| 2002 | 43.1% | -0.28% |
| 2001 | 43.2% | -0.41% |
| 2000 | 43.4% | -0.56% |
| 1999 | 43.6% | -0.71% |
| 1998 | 44.0% | -0.96% |
| 1997 | 44.4% | -2.35% |
| 1996 | 45.4% | -3.00% |
| 1995 | 46.9% | -1.75% |
| 1994 | 47.7% | -0.77% |
| 1993 | 48.1% | -0.69% |
| 1992 | 48.4% | -0.58% |
| 1991 | 48.7% | -0.47% |
| 1990 | 48.9% | -0.35% |
| 1989 | 49.1% | -0.24% |
| 1988 | 49.2% | -0.12% |
| 1987 | 49.3% | -0.06% |
| 1986 | 49.3% | -0.05% |
| 1985 | 49.3% | -0.05% |
| 1984 | 49.3% | -0.04% |
| 1983 | 49.4% | -0.03% |
| 1982 | 49.4% | -0.03% |
| 1981 | 49.4% | -0.02% |
| 1980 | 49.4% | -0.02% |
| 1979 | 49.4% | -0.01% |
| 1978 | 49.4% | -0.00% |
| 1977 | 49.4% | +1.03% |
| 1976 | 48.9% | +2.76% |
| 1975 | 47.6% | +4.00% |
| 1974 | 45.8% | +4.70% |
| 1973 | 43.7% | +4.75% |
| 1972 | 41.7% | +4.03% |
| 1971 | 40.1% | +3.61% |
| 1970 | 38.7% | +3.99% |
| 1969 | 37.2% | +4.28% |
| 1968 | 35.7% | +4.46% |
| 1967 | 34.2% | +4.50% |
| 1966 | 32.7% | +4.40% |
| 1965 | 31.3% | +4.10% |
| 1964 | 30.1% | +3.60% |
| 1963 | 29.1% | +2.87% |
| 1962 | 28.2% | +1.91% |
| 1961 | 27.7% | +0.73% |
| 1960 | 27.5% | — |
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