MigrantoSeychellois Diaspora
22.2K Seychellois live abroad — the #176 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 95% of all emigrants
| 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 destination region
Africa is the leading destination region at 84%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Seychelles.
Mozambique is the primary destination for emigrants
Mozambique attracts 80% of all emigrants from Seychelles, while the second-largest destination receives just 12%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 59% to 80%, with Mozambique increasingly the primary choice.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 5 residents of Seychelles has emigrated — 22.2K out of 121.4K, representing 18.3% of the population.
The share of emigrants going to Africa has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Africa has shifted from 66.3% to 84.1% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10497 |
| 1995 | 13042 |
| 2000 | 14346 |
| 2005 | 18364 |
| 2010 | 20399 |
| 2015 | 21141 |
| 2020 | 21722 |
| 2024 | 22191 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Seychelles as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Seychelles
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Seychellois move to?
Most Seychellois have moved to Mozambique, Australia and Italy — these three countries account for about 95% of all Seychellois living abroad.
How many Seychellois live abroad?
Around 22.2K Seychellois live abroad, making it the #176-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from Seychelles changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Seychelles has changed from 21.1K to 22.2K people, a change of about 5%.
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