Individuals using the Internet in Seychelles

Seychelles: Individuals using the Internet was 87.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
87.8%
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
74th
of 208 countries
All-time high
87.8%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
29
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Seychelles, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1996: 0.651 % of population1997: 1.3 % of population1998: 2.5 % of population1999: 6.2 % of population2000: 7.4 % of population2001: 11 % of population2002: 14.3 % of population2003: 14.6 % of population2004: 24.3 % of population2005: 25.4 % of population2006: 35 % of population2007: 38.4 % of population2008: 40.4 % of population2010: 41 % of population2011: 43.2 % of population2012: 47.1 % of population2013: 50.4 % of population2014: 51.3 % of population2015: 54.3 % of population2016: 56.5 % of population2017: 62.6 % of population2018: 69.2 % of population2019: 76.6 % of population2020: 79.3 % of population2021: 82 % of population2022: 84.8 % of population2023: 86 % of population2024: 87.8 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

Seychelles recorded 87.8% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 71.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Seychelles peaked at 87.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Seychelles 74th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.1% 0.0% 6.2% 5
2000s 23.4% 7.4% 40.4% 9
2010s 55.2% 41.0% 76.6% 10
2020s 84.0% 79.3% 87.8% 5

Countries ranked near Seychelles

  1. 71 Poland 88.6% compare
  2. 72 Portugal 88.5% compare
  3. 73 Israel 88.2% compare
  4. 75 Serbia 87.7% compare
  5. 76 Czechia 87.7% compare
  6. 77 Suriname 87.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Seychelles?
Individuals using the internet in Seychelles was 87.8% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Seychelles?
The highest recorded value was 87.8% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Seychelles?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Seychelles rank for individuals using the internet?
Seychelles ranks 74th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Seychelles?
Over the last ten years it is up 71.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Seychelles data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.