Seychelles

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

Seychelles Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net immigration of 1,367 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Seychelles has gained a cumulative 20,552 people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net emigration.

Net migrants

+1,367

Net migration rate

+10.1 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+20,113

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

2,086

Top year: 2021

Peak emigration

-587

Lowest year: 1978

Recent avg (10 yrs)

-55

Per year

In 2026, Seychelles receives approximately 1,367 net migrants (10.1 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 2,086 in 2021.

Migration flows in Seychelles are relatively modest. The high immigration rate reflects economic opportunities or policy openness.