Seychelles: Population growth (annual %)
In , Seychelles's Population growth (annual %) was 1.31.
That's up 1,596.5% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Seychelles ranks #82 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.79
- Trough
- -2.63
- 1-year change
- +1,596.5%
- 5-year change
- +47.7%
- +8.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- -15.7%
- -1.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.3114 | |
| -0.0876 | |
| 0.8052 | |
| 0.8537 | |
| 0.8879 | |
| 0.9543 | |
| 1.2240 | |
| 1.3376 | |
| 2.2298 | |
| 1.5554 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Seychelles's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Seychelles's Population growth (annual %) was 1.31, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Seychelles's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Seychelles's Population growth (annual %) rose 1,596.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Seychelles rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Seychelles ranked #82 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Seychelles's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Seychelles is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.