Seychelles: Introduction
Capital: Victoria
Population
Total Population:
121,354
Natural Increase:
1.3%
Density:
261 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
59.2%
Ethnic Origins:
The population is predominantly comprised of descendants of East Africans and early French settlers who arrived in the 19th century. Tamils, as well as Indians and Chinese, make up the rest of the population.
Official Language:
English, French, Seselwa Creole French.
Other Languages Spoken:
None
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 10.5%, other Christian 2.4%, Hindu 2.4%, Muslim 1.6%, other non-Christian 1.1%, unspecified 4.8%, none 0.9%
Literacy Rate:
91.8%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In VictoriaExchange Rate on :
National Currency: Seychelles Rupee (SCR)Country Overview
Area:
460 km²
Type of State:
Presidential republic.
Type of Economy:
High-income, advanced and diversified economy..
The Seychelles economy is growing strongly, driven by luxury tourism and fishing, which has helped reduce public debt and maintain economic stability.
The Seychelles economy is growing strongly, driven by luxury tourism and fishing, which has helped reduce public debt and maintain economic stability.
HDI*:
0.848/1
HDI (World Rank):
56/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from The Seychelles, dial 00
To call The Seychelles, dial +248
To call from The Seychelles, dial 00
To call The Seychelles, dial +248
Internet Suffix:
.sc
Households with a computer:
58.7 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
33.1 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
87.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
Foreign Trade in Figures
| Foreign Trade Indicators | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of Goods (million USD) | 1,004 | 1,133 | 1,364 | 1,451 | 1,450 |
| Exports of Goods (million USD) | 432 | 464 | 537 | 541 | 570 |
| Imports of Services (million USD) | 497 | 772 | 961 | 973 | 1,013 |
| Exports of Services (million USD) | 748 | 1,223 | 1,668 | 1,809 | 1,771 |
Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest data available.
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