Seychelles
Africa · Eastern Africa
World's most pristine island ecosystem: visa-free, small, and very safe.
At a Glance
📈Seychelles's Human Development Index
0.802
Very High human development#67 of 191 countries worldwide, #1 of 54 in Africa.
Higher than 65% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Seychelles
Seychelles is an Indian Ocean archipelago of remarkable natural beauty, with granite boulders, palm-fringed beaches, and some of the clearest water in the world set within a marine national park. The culture is a Creole blend of African, French, and Asian influences, with a local music and food tradition that sets it apart from more anonymous resort islands. It is expensive, but for those who value pristine natural environments, it remains among the finest in the world.
- Highest income per capita in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Home to the Coco de Mer palm — produces the largest seed of any plant in the world.
Quick Facts
Capital
Victoria
Languages
Seychellois Creole, English, French
Currency
₨ SCR
Area
460 km²
Nomad Hub
Digital Nomad Visa
Min. Income
No minimum
Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
Application Fee
~€45
~$50
GDP / Capita
$19K
PPP / Capita
$36K
Inflation
0.3%
Innovation (GII)
27.2
GNI / Capita
$19K
FDI Inflows
10.1%
Education Spend
4.5%
Cost of Living
64.5
Price Level Index
35th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 2000
0.755 → 0.802 (+0.047)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 23 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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What is Seychelles's Human Development Index?
Seychelles's Human Development Index is 0.802 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #67 of 191 countries.
How expensive is Seychelles?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Seychelles at 64.5 (New York = 100); that is #122 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Seychelles?
Life expectancy at birth in Seychelles is 76.3 yrs (World Bank), ranked #78 of 195 countries.