Seychelles Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Seychelles's death rate was 7.6 in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Seychelles's death rate stood at 7.6 in 2025, a rise of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.6 by 2025. Seychelles ranked 102nd globally.
Seychelles has experienced a significant decline in its death rate over the past six and a half decades, with a marked improvement from its all-time peak of 13.05 in 1960 to a trough of 6.80 in 2020. This reduction in mortality rate is consistent with global trends observed in other island nations, such as Micronesia, which saw a similarly low death rate of 7.64. As of 2025, Seychelles' death rate stands at 7.62, ranking it 102 globally. The country's progress in reducing mortality rates is a testament to advancements in healthcare infrastructure and the implementation of effective public health policies. However, maintaining this trend will depend on continued investment in healthcare services and disease prevention programs, particularly in the face of emerging health challenges such as pandemics and non-communicable diseases.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.6 | +0.3 | #102 |
| 2023 | 7.3 | −0.5 | #112 |
| 2022 | 7.8 | −1.5 | #121 |
| 2021 | 9.3 | +2.5 | #141 |
| 2020 | 6.8 | −1.3 | #78 |
| 2019 | 8.1 | −0.3 | #135 |
| 2018 | 8.4 | +0.6 | #140 |
| 2017 | 7.8 | −0.1 | #125 |
| 2016 | 7.9 | +0.4 | #129 |
| 2015 | 7.5 | −0.4 | #113 |
| 2014 | 7.9 | −0.1 | #128 |
| 2013 | 8.0 | +0.6 | #128 |
| 2012 | 7.4 | −0.5 | #105 |
| 2011 | 7.9 | +0.5 | #120 |
| 2010 | 7.4 | −0.4 | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's death rate was 7.6 in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year.
Seychelles's death rate peaked at 13.1 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Seychelles was 6.8 in 2000.
Seychelles ranks 102nd globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Seychelles's death rate is projected to reach 7.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Seychelles in 2025 was 7.6. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_seychelles_death-rate,
title = {Seychelles Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/seychelles/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}