MigrantoImmigrants in Seychelles
12.8K foreign-born residents — the #193 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 65% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| India | 6735 |
| Madagascar | 829 |
| Philippines | 730 |
| Sri Lanka | 619 |
| Mauritius | 573 |
| China | 527 |
| Kenya | 422 |
| United Kingdom | 300 |
| South Africa | 262 |
| Thailand | 246 |
| France | 246 |
| Bangladesh | 227 |
| Nepal | 180 |
| Indonesia | 145 |
| Nigeria | 139 |
| Italy | 125 |
| Russia | 99 |
| Germany | 86 |
| Somalia | 64 |
| Australia | 51 |
| Cuba | 43 |
| Maldives | 38 |
| Belgium | 38 |
| Uganda | 27 |
| Pakistan | 23 |
| Spain | 23 |
By region of origin
Asia is the leading region of origin at 74%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Seychelles.
India is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
India accounts for 53% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 6%.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
19% of the population growth of Seychelles since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20: Thailand, Bangladesh, Indonesia — Thailand rose from outside the top 20 to rank #10.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 43% to 53%, with India increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2947 |
| 1995 | 4514 |
| 2000 | 6095 |
| 2005 | 8568 |
| 2010 | 11053 |
| 2015 | 12367 |
| 2020 | 12593 |
| 2024 | 12797 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | India | Madagascar | Philippines | Sri Lanka | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1276 | 34 | 61 | 316 | 258 |
| 1995 | 1651 | 279 | 229 | 391 | 383 |
| 2000 | 2026 | 525 | 398 | 467 | 509 |
| 2005 | 3907 | 620 | 514 | 500 | 502 |
| 2010 | 5788 | 716 | 630 | 534 | 495 |
| 2015 | 6482 | 801 | 705 | 598 | 554 |
| 2020 | 6628 | 816 | 718 | 609 | 564 |
| 2024 | 6735 | 829 | 730 | 619 | 573 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Seychelles as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Seychelles
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Seychelles?
Around 12.8K foreign-born residents live in Seychelles, making it the #193-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Seychelles come from?
Most immigrants in Seychelles come from India, Madagascar and Philippines — these three countries account for about 65% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Seychelles are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 11% of the population of Seychelles — that's 12.8K out of a total population of 121.4K.
How has immigration to Seychelles changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Seychelles has changed from 12.4K to 12.8K people, a change of about 3%.
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