Seychelles: Percent urban population

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 Seychelles

Percent urban population

 Latest value 59.24
 Year 2024
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 48.11
 Min - Max 27.67 - 59.24
 Source United Nations Population Division
The latest value from 2024 is 59.24 percent, an increase from 58.82 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 61.70 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the Seychelles from 1960 to 2024 is 48.11 percent. The minimum value, 27.67 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 59.24 percent was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Seychelles - Percent urban population - Recent values chart

Historical series
Seychelles - Percent urban population - historical chart - 1960-2024




The data show the percent of the total population that lives in urban areas for the Seychelles and other countries.
Definition: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Population size 0.12 2024 million
 Percent urban population 59.24 2024 percent
 Population density 260 2023 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 8.54 2024 percent
 Percent children 19.95 2024 percent
 Percent female population 44.84 2024 percent
 Rural population, percent 40.76 2024 percent
 Age dependency ratio 39.84 2024 percent
 Migrant population 13 2015 percent
 Population growth 1.31 2024 percent
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