Seychelles Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Seychelles's fertility rate was 1.84 in 2025, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 8.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Seychelles's fertility rate stood at 1.84 in 2025, a decline of +0.18 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.84 by 2025. Seychelles ranked 111th globally.
Seychelles' fertility rate has exhibited a pronounced decline over the past six and a half decades. Beginning with a high of 6.13 children per woman in 1966, the island nation's fertility rate has gradually decreased, reaching a historic low of 1.84 children per woman in 2025. This trend is consistent with the global decline in fertility rates observed in many countries, with Seychelles ranking as the 111th lowest globally in 2025. When compared to peer countries, Seychelles' fertility rate is marginally higher than that of Bahrain, which stands at 1.82 children per woman in 2025. The fertility rate in Seychelles has been steadily decreasing since the 1960s, when the rate was at its peak of 5.31 children per woman. If demographic trends in Seychelles continue to resemble those of other countries, a potential shift in government policies or a significant change in socioeconomic factors could alter this trajectory, potentially influencing the country's population growth and development trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.75 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.84 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.84 | −0.18 | #111 |
| 2023 | 2.02 | +0.01 | #118 |
| 2022 | 2.01 | −0.45 | #117 |
| 2021 | 2.46 | +0.17 | #134 |
| 2020 | 2.29 | −0.07 | #123 |
| 2019 | 2.36 | −0.05 | #126 |
| 2018 | 2.41 | +0.00 | #127 |
| 2017 | 2.41 | +0.02 | #124 |
| 2016 | 2.39 | +0.08 | #120 |
| 2015 | 2.31 | +0.06 | #116 |
| 2014 | 2.25 | −0.01 | #110 |
| 2013 | 2.26 | −0.11 | #109 |
| 2012 | 2.37 | +0.04 | #117 |
| 2011 | 2.33 | +0.17 | #115 |
| 2010 | 2.16 | −0.22 | #97 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's fertility rate was 1.84 in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 8.7% decrease from the previous year.
Seychelles's fertility rate peaked at 6.13 in 1966.
The lowest fertility rate in Seychelles was 1.84 in 2025.
Seychelles ranks 111th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Seychelles's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.84 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Seychelles in 2025 was 1.84. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_seychelles_fertility-rate,
title = {Seychelles Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/seychelles/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}