Seychelles Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Seychelles's net migration was 1,590 in 2025, ranked 157th globally. This represents a 9.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Seychelles's net migration stood at 1,590 in 2025, a decline of +157 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,494 by 2026. Seychelles ranked 157th globally.
Seychelles has exhibited a significant increase in net migration over the years, with the highest recorded value of 2,086.00 in 2021, marking a substantial shift from the all-time trough of -587.00 in 1980. The country's net migration rate has consistently ranked higher than its peer nations, such as Georgia with 1,283.00. As of 2025, Seychelles' net migration stands at 1,590.00, indicating a notable decline from its peak but still a considerable rate compared to other countries. This trend may be attributed to various economic and demographic factors, such as the country's growing economy and increasing demand for labor. A potential change in the trajectory of net migration in Seychelles could be influenced by shifts in economic policies, changes in regional migration patterns, or variations in global economic conditions, which may impact the country's attractiveness to migrants.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 1,288 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 1,391 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1,494 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,590 | −157 | #157 |
| 2024 | 1,747 | −62 | #155 |
| 2023 | 1,809 | +21 | #144 |
| 2022 | 1,788 | −298 | #137 |
| 2021 | 2,086 | +360 | #151 |
| 2020 | 1,726 | −44 | #148 |
| 2019 | 1,770 | +37 | #143 |
| 2018 | 1,733 | +40 | #134 |
| 2017 | 1,693 | +11 | #139 |
| 2016 | 1,682 | −37 | #136 |
| 2015 | 1,719 | −23 | #149 |
| 2014 | 1,742 | +25 | #148 |
| 2013 | 1,717 | +179 | #146 |
| 2012 | 1,538 | −13 | #147 |
| 2011 | 1,551 | +811 | #143 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's net migration was 1,590 in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 9.0% decrease from the previous year.
Seychelles's net migration peaked at 2,086 in 2021.
The lowest net migration in Seychelles was -587 in 1978.
Seychelles ranks 157th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Seychelles's net migration is projected to reach 1,494 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Seychelles in 2025 was 1,590. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_seychelles_net-migration,
title = {Seychelles Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/seychelles/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}