MigrantoSeychellois Diaspora
22.2K Seychellois live abroad — 18% of the population of Seychelles
Seychellois diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 95% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Mozambique | 17655 |
| Australia | 2623 |
| Italy | 777 |
| South Africa | 460 |
| Tanzania | 360 |
| Mauritius | 125 |
| Namibia | 60 |
| Sri Lanka | 24 |
| Greece | 24 |
| Denmark | 18 |
| Norway | 14 |
| Botswana | 10 |
| Luxembourg | 10 |
| Hungary | 9 |
| Slovakia | 7 |
| Finland | 7 |
| Cyprus | 6 |
| Guinea | 1 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Liechtenstein | 0 |
By region
84% of the diaspora lives in Africa
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Key facts
The Seychellois diaspora in numbers
Most Seychellois abroad live in Mozambique
80% of the diaspora lives in Mozambique, while the next country accounts for just 12%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 59% to 80%, and today that country is Mozambique.
1 in 5 people born in Seychelles lives abroad
22.2K people born in Seychelles now live in other countries — 18.3% of a population of 121.4K.
The share of the diaspora living in Africa has grown since 1990
66.3% of the diaspora lived in Africa in 1990, compared with 84.1% today.
Seychellois diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10497 |
| 1995 | 13042 |
| 2000 | 14346 |
| 2005 | 18364 |
| 2010 | 20399 |
| 2015 | 21141 |
| 2020 | 21722 |
| 2024 | 22191 |
Largest communities over time
Seychellois living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Mozambique | Australia | Italy | South Africa | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6212 | 2894 | 588 | 357 | 214 |
| 1995 | 8545 | 2918 | 670 | 372 | 286 |
| 2000 | 9939 | 2774 | 741 | 289 | 305 |
| 2005 | 13647 | 2895 | 832 | 285 | 345 |
| 2010 | 15553 | 2977 | 918 | 325 | 355 |
| 2015 | 16123 | 3025 | 941 | 377 | 374 |
| 2020 | 16940 | 2831 | 885 | 426 | 332 |
| 2024 | 17655 | 2623 | 777 | 460 | 360 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Seychellois in each country has changed since the selected year
Seychellois among immigrants in other countries
Where Seychellois make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Seychellois live outside Seychelles?
Around 22.2K Seychellois live abroad, the world's #176 largest diaspora.
Where do most Seychellois abroad live?
Most Seychellois live in Mozambique, Australia and Italy — these three countries account for about 95% of all Seychellois living abroad.
Which country has the largest Seychellois population outside Seychelles?
Mozambique is home to the largest Seychellois community abroad — 17.7K people, about 80% of all Seychellois living abroad.
What share of the population of Seychelles lives abroad?
About 18% of the population of Seychelles lives abroad — that's 22.2K out of a total population of 121.4K.
Is the Seychellois diaspora growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of Seychellois living abroad has changed from 21.1K to 22.2K, about 5%.
Where does the data on the Seychellois diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Seychelles who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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