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In 2026, Seychelles sees net immigration of 1,367 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 13,261, about 10% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 23,509 people arrived. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
+1,367
Net migration rate
+10.1 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
13,261
As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 10% of the population. The high immigration rate may reflect economic opportunities or policy openness.