Seychelles Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Seychelles's urban population was 45.58% in 2025, ranked 160th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Seychelles's urban population stood at 45.58% in 2025, a rise of +0.30% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.58% by 2025. Seychelles ranked 160th globally.
Seychelles' urban population has exhibited a cyclical pattern over the 66-year period from 1960 to 2025. The country's urban population peaked at 49.41 in 1977, before gradually decreasing to 45.58 by 2025, a ranking of 160 globally. This trend is comparable to that of Zambia, which currently ranks slightly higher at 45.84. Conversely, Seychelles' urban population experienced its lowest point in 1960, at 27.51, marking the beginning of the country's urbanization journey. The fluctuations in Seychelles' urban population can be attributed to various factors, including demographic changes, economic development, and urban planning policies. As Seychelles continues to urbanize, its population is expected to remain relatively stable, with a potential shift towards increased urbanization driven by the growth of the service sector and tourism industry, which could alter the trajectory of Seychelles' urban population in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 46.08% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 45.83% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 45.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 45.58% | +0.30% | #160 |
| 2024 | 45.29% | +0.19% | #57 |
| 2023 | 45.10% | +0.19% | #59 |
| 2022 | 44.91% | +0.31% | #59 |
| 2021 | 44.60% | +0.31% | #59 |
| 2020 | 44.29% | +0.29% | #59 |
| 2019 | 44.00% | +0.27% | #61 |
| 2018 | 43.74% | +0.24% | #61 |
| 2017 | 43.50% | +0.22% | #61 |
| 2016 | 43.28% | +0.19% | #60 |
| 2015 | 43.09% | +0.16% | #60 |
| 2014 | 42.94% | +0.12% | #61 |
| 2013 | 42.82% | +0.09% | #61 |
| 2012 | 42.73% | +0.05% | #60 |
| 2011 | 42.67% | +0.01% | #61 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's urban population was 45.58% in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Seychelles's urban population peaked at 49.41% in 1977.
The lowest urban population in Seychelles was 27.51% in 1960.
Seychelles ranks 160th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Seychelles's urban population is projected to reach 45.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Seychelles in 2025 was 45.58%. This ranks 160th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_seychelles_urban-population,
title = {Seychelles Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/seychelles/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}