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For the first time in its history, Seychelles passed the 100,000 population mark in 2022. The latest census figures revealed a total of 100,447 inhabitants, of which 84 percent are citizens of the country, a 9.9 percent increase from 2010 when the population was 90,945
For the first time in its history, Seychelles passed the 100,000 population mark in 2022. The latest census figures revealed a total of 100,447 inhabitants, of which 84 percent are citizens of the country, a 9.9 percent increase from 2010 when the population was 90,945.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed the provisional figures for the first digital census conducted to its stakeholders including district administrators, health professionals, and political figures. The census gathered data from households and voters in Seychelles, The census exercise started in April this year, two years later than it was initially scheduled, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Seychelles’ population was some 99,000 inhabitants – both Seychellois and non-Seychellois before the census. The latest figures further elaborate that there are now 53,927 male and 46,520 female inhabitants. Cascade is the most populated district with 6,249 inhabitants.
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The census was carried out faster than it was in previous editions as the information was collected digitally. The census gathered information about gender, the numbers, etc. It was also revealed that around five to 10 percent of households were unresponsive during the exercise due to various reasons among which were the refusal to answer questions or were not home at the time of visit.
