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Seychellois Scorecard

Country profile

The Seychelles is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, celebrated for its idyllic beaches, crystalline waters, and a rich mix of African, European, and Asian cultural influences. It has a population of 0.1 million, a population growth rate of -0.09%, and a median age of 33.65 years.

Its history is relatively recent, with colonial influences that have blended to create a unique Creole culture in a remote island setting.

Today, the Seychelles is known for its luxury tourism, environmental conservation efforts, and a peaceful society that values both tradition and natural beauty.

Its capital city is Victoria.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in the Seychelles improved by 7.0% from 2022 to 2023

Inflation Rate in the Seychelles worsened by 129.8% from 2023 to 2024

Income Inequality in the Seychelles improved by 31.4% from 2013 to 2018

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in the Seychelles improved by 1.7% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in the Seychelles improved by 1.5% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Seychelles improved by 35.4% from 2020 to 2021

Freedom in the World in Seychelles improved by 1.3% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Seychelles worsened by 0.7% from 2019 to 2020

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in the Seychelles improved by 1.4% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in the Seychelles worsened by 4.1% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in the Seychelles improved by 44.9% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in the Seychelles worsened by 5.6% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in the Seychelles worsened by 6.3% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in the Seychelles worsened by 6.7% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in the Seychelles improved by 2.3% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Seychelles improved by 9.9% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Seychelles improved by 11.8% from 2021 to 2022