Seychelles · Africa
How many people die in Seychelles every day?
In Seychelles, about 2 people die every day, roughly one death every 11 hours. That is about 800 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 181st highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 73.4 years and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
2
Deaths per year
800
Life expectancy
73.4 years
Population
107,660
Death rate
7.4 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Seychelles
73.4
World avg
72.8
+0.6 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Seychelles
7.4
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Seychelles by time period
| Per hour | under 0.1 |
| Per day | 2.2 |
| Per week | 15 |
| Per month | 67 |
| Per year | 800 |
What people die of in Seychelles
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Seychelles in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 10% of all deaths, about under 1 a day. It was followed by pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections and stroke.
Deaths from pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections have risen by 45% since 2000, from about 53 to 77 a year.
WHO counts single causes, so heart disease and stroke appear as separate rows. Grouped together as cardiovascular disease, the category in the summary above, they are the largest killer.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 84 | under 1 | 10% | +15% |
| 2 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 77 | under 1 | 9.2% | +45% |
| 3 | Stroke | 66 | under 1 | 8% | +3% |
| 4 | Hypertensive heart disease | 62 | under 1 | 7.4% | -3% |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 49 | under 1 | 5.9% | n/a |
| 6 | COPD | 30 | under 1 | 3.6% | n/a |
| 7 | Diabetes | 29 | under 1 | 3.4% | n/a |
| 8 | Bowel (colorectal) cancer | 28 | under 1 | 3.4% | n/a |
| 9 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 28 | under 1 | 3.4% | n/a |
| 10 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 27 | under 1 | 3.3% | n/a |
Deaths in Seychelles since 2000
WHO estimates that about 835 people died in Seychelles in 2023, 37% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 611 deaths |
| 2010 | 819 deaths |
| 2019 | 980 deaths |
| 2023 | 835 deaths |
Life expectancy in Seychelles since 1950
A baby born in Seychelles in 1950 could expect to live about 57.8 years. By 2023 that had risen to 72.9, a gain of 15.1 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 57.8 years |
| 1980 | 68.5 years |
| 2000 | 71.3 years |
| 2010 | 72.5 years |
| 2019 | 72.1 years |
| 2023 | 72.9 years |
Seychelles compared with similar countries in Africa
Among the 50 countries in Africa on this site, Seychelles ranks 0th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | 2 | 73.4 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Djibouti | 22 | 62.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Eswatini | 33 | 57.7 | HIV/AIDS |
| Mauritius | 30 | 74.5 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Equatorial Guinea | 38 | 60.6 | Malaria |
| Guinea-Bissau | 52 | 59.4 | Malaria |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Seychelles every day?
In Seychelles, about 2 people die every day, or roughly one death every 11 hours. That adds up to about 800 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Seychelles?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Seychelles. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put heart disease (ischaemic) first in 2023, with 10% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Seychelles?
Life expectancy at birth in Seychelles is 73.4 years, 0.6 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 100th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Seychelles high?
Seychelles records about 7.4 deaths per 1,000 people each year, below the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.