Seychelles was uninhabited before Europeans discovered the islands early in the 16th century. After a lengthy struggle, France eventually ceded control of the islands to Great Britain in 1814. During colonial rule, a plantation-based economy developed that relied on imported labor, primarily from European colonies in Africa. Seychelles gained independence in 1976 through negotiations with Great Britain. In 1977, Prime Minister France-Albert RENE launched a coup against the country’s first president, and Seychelles became a socialist one-party state until adopting a new constitution and holding elections in 1993. RENE continued to lead Seychelles through two election cycles until he stepped down in 2004. Vice President James Alix MICHEL took over the presidency and in 2006 was elected to a new five-year term; he was reelected in 2011 and again in 2015. In 2016, James MICHEL resigned and handed over the presidency to his vice-president, Danny FAURE. In 2020, Wavel RAMKALAWAN was elected president, the first time an opposition candidate has won the presidency.
Current Country Profile
🇸🇨 Seychelles
ContinentAfrica
RegionEast African Rift & Southern African Plateau
Formation1976
Age50 years
Land Area481 sq km
Population
121.4K
GDP
$2.17B
GDP per Capita
$18K
Population
121.4K
GDP
$2.17B
GDP per Capita
$18K
GNI per Capita
$17K
Land Area
481 sq km
Current System
Democracy
Benchmark Shelf
Population
121.4K World 8.1B Africa 1.5B
GDP
$2.17B World $109.24T Africa $2.89T
GDP per Capita
$18K World $14K Africa $2K
Life Expectancy
76.3 World 73.4 Africa 64.4
Internet Users
87.8% World 72.6% Africa 40.9%
Urban Population
45.3% World 57.4% Africa 45.9%
Trade Openness
188.4% World 54.7% Africa 56.5%
CO2 per Capita
7.24 World 4.69 Africa 1.03
Trend Wall
Population
2000-2024
121.4K
GDP
2000-2024
$2.17B
GDP per Capita
2000-2024
$18K
Life Expectancy
2000-2024
76.3
Internet Users
2000-2024
87.8%
Exports and Imports
2000-2024
$2.24B
ExportsImports
Fertility Rate
2000-2024
1.85
Urban Population
2000-2024
45.3%
Inflation
2000-2024
0.3%
Electricity Access
1999-2023
100.0%
CO2 per Capita
2000-2024
7.24
Current Structure
Demographic Structure
Share of population
Child share 20.0%
Working-age share 71.5%
Elderly share 8.5%
Economic Structure
Share of value added
Agriculture 2.5%
Industry 12.3%
Services 65.8%
Other 19.5%
Land Use
Share of land area
Forest area 73.3%
Agricultural land 3.4%
Other land 23.4%
Electricity Mix
% of total electricity output
Fossil electricity 95.5%
Nuclear electricity 0.0%
Hydroelectricity 0.0%
Other renewables 4.5%
Energy Use Mix
% of total energy use
Fossil fuel energy 98.1%
Alternative and nuclear energy 0.0%
Combustible renewables and waste 1.9%
Milestone Timeline
Formation
1976
Independence
Seychelles gained independence in 1976 through negotiations with Great Britain.
Regime
1993
Constitution adopted
2004
Election crisis
RENE continued to lead Seychelles through two election cycles until he stepped down in 2004.
2006
Leadership milestone
Vice President James Alix MICHEL took over the presidency and in 2006 was elected to a new five-year term; he was reelected in 2011 and again in 2015.
2020
Leadership milestone
In 2020, Wavel RAMKALAWAN was elected president, the first time an opposition candidate has won the presidency.
External
Historical Footing
Before the modern state
1814 to 1975
Seychelles was uninhabited before Europeans discovered the islands early in the 16th century.
State formation
1976
The modern sovereign-state footing used here begins in 1976.
Current footing
1976 to present
Today Seychelles sits in East African Rift & Southern African Plateau, with a current system of Democracy.
Annual Explorer
Health
Infant Mortality
12.9
2024
-0.2 / 10y
W 19.0
C 42.0
Under-5 Mortality
14.0
2024
-0.5 / 10y
W 24.7
C 61.8
Maternal Mortality
42.0
2023
-6.0 / 10y
W 111.8
C 357.9
Physicians
6.60
2022
+5.66 / 10y
W 2.30
C 0.29
Hospital Beds
2.63
2023
-0.33 / 10y
W 4.14
C 1.01
Measles Immunization
97.0%
2024
-2.0 pts / 10y
W 88.9%
C 73.7%
Environment
CO2 Emissions
878
2024
-48 / 10y
W 37,916,447
C 1,541,406
Connectivity
Mobile Subscriptions
125.6
2024
-19.0 / 10y
W 110.2
C 95.3
Fixed Broadband
31.6
2024
+20.3 / 10y
W 19.9
C 2.7
Secure Servers
139,583.4
2024
+139,189.3 / 10y
W 16,260.9
C 803.8
Education
Secondary Enrollment
70.8%
2024
-18.6 pts / 10y
W 83.4%
C 72.7%
Tertiary Enrollment
14.5%
2024
+7.2 pts / 10y
W 51.1%
C 23.3%
Researchers
146.5
2005
W 1,192.9
C 123.4
Adult Literacy
93.9%
2010
+6.1 pts / 10y
W 83.5%
C 72.2%
Demography
Population Growth
1.3%
2024
-0.2 pts / 10y
W 1.0%
C 2.3%
Density
252.2
2024
+23.2 / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Median Age
33.7
2023
+3.0 / 10y
W 30.8
C 19.4
Net Migration
1,590
2025
-129 / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Economy
GDP Growth
3.5%
2024
-0.6 pts / 10y
W n/a
C n/a
Deep Data
Demography
Demography summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Share | 20.0% | 2024 | 40.5%1976 | 40.5%1976 | 20.0%2024 | -1.6 pts / 10y | -8.3 pts / 25y25y | 24.8% | 39.1% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Fertility Rate | 1.85 | 2024 | 4.091976 | 4.091976 | 1.852024 | -0.34 / 10y | -0.19 / 25y25y | 2.17 | 4.06 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Elderly Share | 8.5% | 2024 | 6.1%1976 | 8.5%2024 | 6.1%1976 | +1.5 pts / 10y | +1.1 pts / 25y25y | 10.2% | 3.6% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Net Migration | 1,590 | 2025 | 4721976 | 2,0862021 | -5871978 | -129 / 10y | +1,129 / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Working-Age Share | 71.5% | 2024 | 53.3%1976 | 71.9%2019 | 53.3%1976 | +0.1 pts / 10y | +7.1 pts / 25y25y | 65.1% | 57.2% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Population Growth | 1.3% | 2024 | 2.0%1976 | 4.2%1987 | -2.6%2011 | -0.2 pts / 10y | -0.7 pts / 25y25y | 1.0% | 2.3% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Population | 121.4K | 2024 | 60.5K1976 | 121.4K2024 | 60.5K1976 | +30.0K / 10y | +40.9K / 25y25y | 8.1B | 1.5B | WorldBankWdi | |
| Density | 252.2 | 2024 | 137.31976 | 280.02023 | 137.31976 | +23.2 / 10y | +72.8 / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | Derived | |
| Median Age | 33.7 | 2023 | 17.91976 | 33.72023 | 17.91976 | +3.0 / 10y | +8.2 / 25y25y | 30.8 | 19.4 | UNWorldPopulationProspects | |
| Urban Population | 45.3% | 2024 | 48.9%1976 | 49.4%1977 | 42.7%2010 | +2.4 pts / 10y | +1.6 pts / 25y25y | 57.4% | 45.9% | WorldBankWdi |
Demography year by year
| Year | Child Share | Fertility Rate | Elderly Share | Net Migration | Working-Age Share | Population Growth | Population | Density | Median Age | Urban Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 40.5% | 4.09 | 6.1% | 472 | 53.3% | 2.0% | 60.5K | 137.3 | 17.9 | 48.9% |
| 1977 | 39.7% | 3.75 | 6.2% | 140 | 54.0% | 2.1% | 61.8K | 140.3 | 18.2 | 49.4% |
| 1978 | 38.8% | 3.92 | 6.3% | -587 | 54.9% | 0.6% | 62.2K | 142.2 | 18.5 | 49.4% |
| 1979 | 37.9% | 3.66 | 6.4% | -509 | 55.8% | 0.9% | 62.7K | 143.6 | 18.9 | 49.4% |
| 1980 | 37.1% | 3.79 | 6.4% | -587 | 56.5% | 0.9% | 63.3K | 145.0 | 19.3 | 49.4% |
| 1981 | 36.4% | 3.67 | 6.5% | -565 | 57.2% | 1.2% | 64.0K | 146.5 | 19.7 | 49.4% |
| 1982 | 35.7% | 3.13 | 6.5% | -357 | 57.7% | 0.6% | 64.4K | 148.0 | 20.0 | 49.4% |
| 1983 | 35.2% | 3.22 | 6.6% | -439 | 58.2% | -0.1% | 64.3K | 149.6 | 20.3 | 49.4% |
| 1984 | 34.8% | 3.24 | 6.7% | -493 | 58.6% | 0.6% | 64.7K | 151.2 | 20.7 | 49.3% |
| 1985 | 34.4% | 3.09 | 6.7% | -458 | 58.9% | 0.8% | 65.2K | 152.8 | 21.0 | 49.3% |
| 1986 | 34.1% | 3.07 | 6.8% | -487 | 59.1% | 0.6% | 65.7K | 154.4 | 21.2 | 49.3% |
| 1987 | 33.8% | 2.92 | 6.9% | -363 | 59.3% | 4.2% | 68.5K | 156.1 | 21.5 | 49.3% |
| 1988 | 33.4% | 2.79 | 7.0% | -196 | 59.6% | 0.4% | 68.8K | 158.0 | 21.9 | 49.2% |
| 1989 | 32.9% | 2.67 | 7.0% | -206 | 60.1% | 0.6% | 69.2K | 160.0 | 22.2 | 49.1% |
| 1990 | 32.4% | 2.61 | 7.0% | -228 | 60.7% | 0.5% | 69.5K | 161.9 | 22.6 | 48.9% |
| 1991 | 31.9% | 2.69 | 7.0% | -342 | 61.1% | 1.3% | 70.4K | 163.7 | 23.1 | 48.7% |
| 1992 | 31.5% | 2.53 | 7.0% | -289 | 61.6% | 0.5% | 70.8K | 165.5 | 23.5 | 48.4% |
| 1993 | 31.0% | 2.58 | 7.0% | -316 | 62.0% | 2.1% | 72.3K | 167.2 | 23.8 | 48.1% |
| 1994 | 30.6% | 2.60 | 7.0% | -231 | 62.3% | 2.7% | 74.2K | 169.1 | 24.2 | 47.7% |
| 1995 | 30.3% | 2.36 | 7.1% | -171 | 62.6% | 1.5% | 75.3K | 171.0 | 24.4 | 46.9% |
| 1996 | 29.8% | 2.31 | 7.2% | -266 | 63.0% | 1.5% | 76.4K | 172.6 | 24.7 | 45.4% |
| 1997 | 29.3% | 2.10 | 7.3% | -11 | 63.3% | 1.2% | 77.3K | 174.3 | 25.1 | 44.4% |
| 1998 | 28.8% | 2.04 | 7.4% | 512 | 63.8% | 2.0% | 78.8K | 176.6 | 25.4 | 44.0% |
| 1999 | 28.2% | 2.04 | 7.4% | 491 | 64.4% | 2.0% | 80.4K | 179.5 | 25.8 | 43.6% |
| 2000 | 27.6% | 2.08 | 7.4% | 461 | 65.0% | 0.9% | 81.1K | 182.3 | 26.3 | 43.4% |
| 2001 | 27.0% | 1.98 | 7.4% | 509 | 65.5% | 0.1% | 81.2K | 185.1 | 26.7 | 43.2% |
| 2002 | 26.5% | 2.04 | 7.4% | 425 | 66.1% | 3.1% | 83.7K | 187.9 | 27.1 | 43.1% |
| 2003 | 26.0% | 2.06 | 7.4% | 316 | 66.6% | -1.1% | 82.8K | 190.4 | 27.5 | 43.0% |
| 2004 | 25.5% | 2.01 | 7.3% | 317 | 67.1% | -0.4% | 82.5K | 192.9 | 27.9 | 42.9% |
| 2005 | 25.0% | 2.20 | 7.3% | 214 | 67.7% | 0.5% | 82.9K | 195.3 | 28.2 | 42.9% |
| 2006 | 24.5% | 2.11 | 7.3% | 264 | 68.2% | 2.1% | 84.6K | 197.8 | 28.6 | 42.8% |
| 2007 | 24.0% | 2.24 | 7.3% | 173 | 68.7% | 0.5% | 85.0K | 200.1 | 29.0 | 42.7% |
| 2008 | 23.5% | 2.33 | 7.3% | 105 | 69.3% | 2.2% | 87.0K | 202.5 | 29.4 | 42.7% |
| 2009 | 22.9% | 2.38 | 7.2% | 105 | 69.8% | 0.4% | 87.3K | 204.9 | 29.8 | 42.7% |
| 2010 | 22.5% | 2.13 | 7.2% | 740 | 70.3% | 2.8% | 89.8K | 207.8 | 30.1 | 42.7% |
| 2011 | 22.2% | 2.30 | 7.1% | 1,551 | 70.7% | -2.6% | 87.4K | 212.3 | 30.4 | 42.7% |
| 2012 | 22.0% | 2.32 | 7.1% | 1,538 | 71.0% | 1.0% | 88.3K | 217.8 | 30.5 | 42.7% |
| 2013 | 21.8% | 2.21 | 7.0% | 1,717 | 71.2% | 1.8% | 89.9K | 223.4 | 30.7 | 42.8% |
| 2014 | 21.6% | 2.19 | 7.0% | 1,742 | 71.4% | 1.6% | 91.4K | 229.0 | 30.8 | 42.9% |
| 2015 | 21.4% | 2.26 | 7.1% | 1,719 | 71.6% | 2.2% | 93.4K | 234.6 | 31.0 | 43.1% |
| 2016 | 21.2% | 2.33 | 7.1% | 1,682 | 71.7% | 1.3% | 94.7K | 240.3 | 31.3 | 43.3% |
| 2017 | 21.0% | 2.34 | 7.1% | 1,693 | 71.8% | 1.2% | 95.8K | 246.0 | 31.6 | 43.5% |
| 2018 | 20.9% | 2.34 | 7.2% | 1,733 | 71.9% | 1.0% | 96.8K | 251.7 | 31.9 | 43.7% |
| 2019 | 20.7% | 2.31 | 7.4% | 1,770 | 71.9% | 0.9% | 97.6K | 257.4 | 32.2 | 44.0% |
| 2020 | 20.6% | 2.20 | 7.6% | 1,726 | 71.8% | 0.9% | 98.5K | 263.2 | 32.6 | 44.3% |
| 2021 | 20.4% | 2.38 | 7.9% | 2,086 | 71.7% | 0.8% | 99.3K | 269.1 | 33.1 | 44.6% |
| 2022 | 20.3% | 2.20 | 8.1% | 1,788 | 71.5% | 1.9% | 119.9K | 274.7 | 33.4 | 44.9% |
| 2023 | 20.1% | 2.18 | 8.3% | 1,809 | 71.5% | -0.1% | 119.8K | 280.0 | 33.7 | 45.1% |
| 2024 | 20.0% | 1.85 | 8.5% | 1,747 | 71.5% | 1.3% | 121.4K | 252.2 | 45.3% | |
| 2025 | 1,590 |
Economy
Economy summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Value Added | 12.3% | 2024 | 16.2%1976 | 43.5%2002 | 11.8%2021 | -3.5 pts / 10y | -26.7 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Inflation | 0.3% | 2024 | 14.9%1976 | 37.0%2008 | -2.4%2010 | -1.1 pts / 10y | -6.0 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Agriculture Value Added | 2.5% | 2024 | 9.6%1976 | 9.6%1976 | 1.9%2016 | +0.1 pts / 10y | -0.4 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Services Value Added | 65.8% | 2024 | 67.2%1976 | 71.8%2021 | 35.4%2003 | +0.9 pts / 10y | +16.3 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP Growth | 3.5% | 2024 | 16.3%1976 | 21.2%1978 | -11.7%2020 | -0.6 pts / 10y | +1.6 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP | $2.17B | 2024 | $49.28M1976 | $2.19B2023 | $49.28M1976 | +$779.66M / 10y | +$1.50B / 25y25y | $109.24T | $2.89T | WorldBankWdi | |
| GNI per Capita | $17K | 2024 | $9101976 | $19K2019 | $8701977 | +$4K / 10y | +$10K / 25y25y | $14K | $2K | WorldBankWdi | |
| GDP per Capita | $18K | 2024 | $8141976 | $19K2019 | $8141976 | +$3K / 10y | +$10K / 25y25y | $14K | $2K | WorldBankWdi |
Economy year by year
| Year | Industry Value Added | Inflation | Agriculture Value Added | Services Value Added | GDP Growth | GDP | GNI per Capita | GDP per Capita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 16.2% | 14.9% | 9.6% | 67.2% | 16.3% | $49.28M | $910 | $814 |
| 1977 | 13.8% | 15.0% | 9.2% | 69.4% | -6.2% | $64.53M | $870 | $1K |
| 1978 | 13.8% | 11.8% | 8.4% | 69.7% | 21.2% | $85.55M | $1K | $1K |
| 1979 | 15.1% | 12.5% | 7.3% | 69.4% | 15.8% | $127.26M | $2K | $2K |
| 1980 | 22.5% | 13.6% | 6.4% | 64.1% | -5.1% | $156.78M | $2K | $2K |
| 1981 | 25.4% | 10.6% | 7.3% | 53.2% | -3.9% | $163.75M | $2K | $3K |
| 1982 | 22.4% | -0.9% | 6.0% | 54.6% | -2.1% | $157.21M | $2K | $2K |
| 1983 | 22.7% | 6.1% | 7.2% | 53.5% | -0.6% | $156.10M | $2K | $2K |
| 1984 | 23.8% | 4.1% | 6.0% | 54.6% | 4.3% | $160.99M | $2K | $2K |
| 1985 | 26.4% | 0.8% | 5.4% | 56.7% | 10.3% | $179.69M | $3K | $3K |
| 1986 | 25.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 54.2% | 0.8% | $221.15M | $3K | $3K |
| 1987 | 22.6% | 2.6% | 4.9% | 57.3% | 4.9% | $265.21M | $3K | $4K |
| 1988 | 23.7% | 1.8% | 4.4% | 52.1% | 5.3% | $301.99M | $4K | $4K |
| 1989 | 22.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 54.0% | 10.3% | $324.33M | $5K | $5K |
| 1990 | 23.4% | 3.9% | 4.5% | 49.2% | 7.5% | $392.16M | $5K | $6K |
| 1991 | 26.0% | 2.0% | 4.5% | 48.3% | 2.8% | $398.31M | $6K | $6K |
| 1992 | 26.1% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 46.9% | 7.2% | $461.41M | $6K | $7K |
| 1993 | 27.0% | 1.4% | 3.9% | 43.7% | 7.3% | $504.23M | $7K | $7K |
| 1994 | 28.0% | 1.7% | 3.9% | 52.8% | -2.4% | $517.57M | $7K | $7K |
| 1995 | 32.6% | -0.2% | 3.9% | 52.0% | 0.5% | $540.73M | $7K | $7K |
| 1996 | 34.1% | -1.1% | 3.6% | 50.9% | 10.0% | $535.25M | $7K | $7K |
| 1997 | 35.0% | 0.6% | 3.3% | 51.3% | 12.2% | $598.97M | $8K | $8K |
| 1998 | 37.1% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 50.4% | 2.5% | $647.29M | $8K | $8K |
| 1999 | 39.0% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 49.5% | 1.9% | $662.84M | $8K | $8K |
| 2000 | 41.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 38.9% | 4.3% | $654.21M | $8K | $8K |
| 2001 | 40.4% | 6.0% | 2.6% | 40.5% | -2.3% | $662.06M | $8K | $8K |
| 2002 | 43.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 36.7% | 1.2% | $742.13M | $7K | $9K |
| 2003 | 39.4% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 35.4% | -5.9% | $750.85M | $8K | $9K |
| 2004 | 21.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 57.1% | -2.9% | $893.01M | $10K | $11K |
| 2005 | 23.6% | 0.9% | 3.0% | 57.1% | 9.0% | $977.90M | $12K | $12K |
| 2006 | 23.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 59.9% | 9.4% | $1.08B | $13K | $13K |
| 2007 | 23.0% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 61.7% | 8.9% | $1.08B | $13K | $13K |
| 2008 | 22.4% | 37.0% | 2.5% | 61.0% | -2.7% | $979.60M | $12K | $11K |
| 2009 | 20.2% | 31.8% | 2.2% | 62.3% | -2.5% | $850.90M | $10K | $10K |
| 2010 | 19.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 61.6% | 4.5% | $981.62M | $10K | $11K |
| 2011 | 20.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 59.7% | 9.5% | $1.06B | $11K | $12K |
| 2012 | 19.7% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 60.7% | 3.1% | $1.09B | $13K | $12K |
| 2013 | 16.5% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 64.3% | 1.3% | $1.33B | $12K | $15K |
| 2014 | 15.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 64.8% | 4.1% | $1.39B | $13K | $15K |
| 2015 | 14.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% | 67.2% | 8.9% | $1.43B | $15K | $15K |
| 2016 | 13.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 68.5% | 12.1% | $1.57B | $16K | $17K |
| 2017 | 11.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 69.3% | 7.0% | $1.68B | $16K | $17K |
| 2018 | 11.8% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 69.9% | 4.9% | $1.78B | $18K | $18K |
| 2019 | 12.2% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 70.9% | 5.5% | $1.87B | $19K | $19K |
| 2020 | 14.3% | 1.2% | 2.0% | 69.3% | -11.7% | $1.38B | $15K | $14K |
| 2021 | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 71.8% | 0.6% | $1.49B | $15K | $15K |
| 2022 | 12.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 68.5% | 12.7% | $2.02B | $15K | $17K |
| 2023 | 13.2% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 67.3% | 2.3% | $2.19B | $16K | $18K |
| 2024 | 12.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 65.8% | 3.5% | $2.17B | $17K | $18K |
Trade
Trade summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Openness | 188.4% | 2024 | 97.1%1976 | 222.2%2012 | 50.1%1994 | -25.0 pts / 10y | +100.0 pts / 25y25y | 54.7% | 56.5% | Derived | |
| Imports | $2.24B | 2024 | $39.17M1976 | $2.24B2024 | $39.17M1976 | +$652.36M / 10y | +$1.80B / 25y25y | $29.11T | $768.84B | WorldBankWdi | |
| Exports | $1.85B | 2024 | $8.67M1976 | $1.85B2024 | $8.67M1976 | +$469.59M / 10y | +$1.69B / 25y25y | $29.85T | $702.68B | WorldBankWdi |
Trade year by year
| Year | Trade Openness | Imports | Exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 97.1% | $39.17M | $8.67M |
| 1977 | 88.1% | $45.76M | $11.09M |
| 1978 | 85.3% | $57.83M | $15.16M |
| 1979 | 83.6% | $84.45M | $21.89M |
| 1980 | 77.1% | $98.79M | $22.16M |
| 1981 | 67.5% | $92.67M | $17.86M |
| 1982 | 72.4% | $97.77M | $15.99M |
| 1983 | 69.8% | $87.78M | $21.25M |
| 1984 | 71.2% | $87.65M | $26.94M |
| 1985 | 71.3% | $98.78M | $29.33M |
| 1986 | 56.4% | $105.55M | $19.28M |
| 1987 | 51.4% | $113.20M | $23.21M |
| 1988 | 63.7% | $159.12M | $33.34M |
| 1989 | 61.9% | $164.75M | $35.91M |
| 1990 | 62.6% | $186.21M | $59.19M |
| 1991 | 56.1% | $172.13M | $51.16M |
| 1992 | 52.4% | $191.51M | $50.25M |
| 1993 | 57.9% | $238.32M | $53.59M |
| 1994 | 50.1% | $206.17M | $52.99M |
| 1995 | 53.4% | $232.93M | $55.78M |
| 1996 | 98.1% | $378.66M | $146.19M |
| 1997 | 76.6% | $340.43M | $118.66M |
| 1998 | 79.0% | $383.03M | $128.16M |
| 1999 | 88.4% | $433.70M | $152.01M |
| 2000 | 151.3% | $503.61M | $486.23M |
| 2001 | 179.9% | $644.66M | $546.29M |
| 2002 | 156.9% | $595.57M | $569.06M |
| 2003 | 168.8% | $610.56M | $657.20M |
| 2004 | 149.5% | $684.58M | $650.84M |
| 2005 | 171.1% | $919.17M | $754.03M |
| 2006 | 177.6% | $1.02B | $898.47M |
| 2007 | 174.9% | $948.94M | $935.58M |
| 2008 | 208.8% | $1.08B | $961.33M |
| 2009 | 221.9% | $991.70M | $896.74M |
| 2010 | 198.2% | $1.05B | $896.87M |
| 2011 | 210.1% | $1.19B | $1.04B |
| 2012 | 222.2% | $1.30B | $1.12B |
| 2013 | 196.5% | $1.36B | $1.26B |
| 2014 | 213.4% | $1.58B | $1.38B |
| 2015 | 187.5% | $1.40B | $1.29B |
| 2016 | 180.9% | $1.50B | $1.34B |
| 2017 | 197.4% | $1.73B | $1.57B |
| 2018 | 185.7% | $1.76B | $1.55B |
| 2019 | 173.4% | $1.70B | $1.54B |
| 2020 | 153.5% | $1.20B | $920.04M |
| 2021 | 183.8% | $1.54B | $1.19B |
| 2022 | 189.8% | $2.01B | $1.82B |
| 2023 | 180.8% | $2.13B | $1.82B |
| 2024 | 188.4% | $2.24B | $1.85B |
Connectivity
Connectivity summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Broadband | 31.6 | 2024 | 0.42004 | 33.62021 | 0.42004 | +20.3 / 10y | +31.2 / 20y20y | 19.9 | 2.7 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Secure Servers | 139,583.4 | 2024 | 66.82010 | 264,256.62018 | 66.82010 | +139,189.3 / 10y | +139,516.5 / 14y14y | 16,260.9 | 803.8 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Mobile Subscriptions | 125.6 | 2024 | 0.01976 | 164.62019 | 0.01976 | -19.0 / 10y | +104.9 / 25y25y | 110.2 | 95.3 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Internet Users | 87.8% | 2024 | 0.0%1990 | 87.8%2024 | 0.0%1990 | +36.6 pts / 10y | +81.6 pts / 25y25y | 72.6% | 40.9% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Electricity Access | 100.0% | 2023 | 90.0%1994 | 100.0%2023 | 90.0%1994 | +2.0 pts / 10y | +6.7 pts / 25y25y | 91.6% | 60.0% | WorldBankWdi |
Connectivity year by year
| Year | Fixed Broadband | Secure Servers | Mobile Subscriptions | Internet Users | Electricity Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1977 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1978 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1979 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1980 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1981 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1982 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1983 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1984 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1985 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1986 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1987 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1988 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1989 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1990 | 0.0 | 0.0% | |||
| 1991 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1992 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1993 | 0.0 | ||||
| 1994 | 0.0 | 90.0% | |||
| 1995 | 0.1 | 92.2% | |||
| 1996 | 1.4 | 0.7% | 92.6% | ||
| 1997 | 2.9 | 1.3% | 92.0% | ||
| 1998 | 6.7 | 2.5% | 93.3% | ||
| 1999 | 20.7 | 6.2% | 93.7% | ||
| 2000 | 31.2 | 7.4% | 94.1% | ||
| 2001 | 43.4 | 11.0% | 94.4% | ||
| 2002 | 52.1 | 14.3% | 96.1% | ||
| 2003 | 56.6 | 14.6% | 94.9% | ||
| 2004 | 0.4 | 61.7 | 24.3% | 95.2% | |
| 2005 | 1.1 | 65.9 | 25.4% | 95.5% | |
| 2006 | 2.7 | 77.8 | 35.0% | 99.0% | |
| 2007 | 3.8 | 84.5 | 38.4% | 96.1% | |
| 2008 | 3.7 | 101.0 | 40.4% | 96.5% | |
| 2009 | 4.9 | 118.2 | 96.8% | ||
| 2010 | 7.2 | 66.8 | 123.8 | 41.0% | 97.0% |
| 2011 | 9.7 | 160.1 | 130.5 | 43.2% | 98.1% |
| 2012 | 10.6 | 226.5 | 137.1 | 47.1% | 98.3% |
| 2013 | 12.2 | 355.8 | 134.0 | 50.4% | 98.0% |
| 2014 | 11.3 | 394.0 | 144.6 | 51.3% | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 12.5 | 1,006.2 | 138.2 | 54.3% | 100.0% |
| 2016 | 12.8 | 30,947.3 | 138.3 | 56.5% | 100.0% |
| 2017 | 13.5 | 155,191.3 | 148.8 | 62.6% | 100.0% |
| 2018 | 17.1 | 264,256.6 | 155.6 | 69.2% | 100.0% |
| 2019 | 22.9 | 96,420.0 | 164.6 | 76.6% | 100.0% |
| 2020 | 29.1 | 61,109.9 | 152.5 | 79.3% | 100.0% |
| 2021 | 33.6 | 70,372.2 | 149.5 | 82.0% | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 29.8 | 51,769.3 | 163.4 | 84.8% | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 30.8 | 52,607.8 | 129.2 | 86.0% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 31.6 | 139,583.4 | 125.6 | 87.8% |
Education
Education summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Literacy | 93.9% | 2010 | 84.2%1987 | 93.9%2010 | 84.2%1987 | +6.1 pts / 10y | +9.7 pts / 23y23y | 83.5% | 72.2% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Researchers | 146.5 | 2005 | 146.52005 | 146.52005 | 146.52005 | start | 1,192.9 | 123.4 | WorldBankWdi | ||
| Secondary Enrollment | 70.8% | 2024 | 29.8%1976 | 119.8%1994 | 29.8%1976 | -18.6 pts / 10y | -5.1 pts / 25y25y | 83.4% | 72.7% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Tertiary Enrollment | 14.5% | 2024 | 2.9%2011 | 42.2%2017 | 1.6%2012 | +7.2 pts / 10y | +11.6 pts / 13y13y | 51.1% | 23.3% | WorldBankWdi |
Education year by year
| Year | Adult Literacy | Researchers | Secondary Enrollment | Tertiary Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 29.8% | |||
| 1977 | ||||
| 1978 | 39.8% | |||
| 1979 | 44.2% | |||
| 1980 | 49.7% | |||
| 1981 | 57.6% | |||
| 1982 | 67.8% | |||
| 1983 | 71.8% | |||
| 1984 | 106.7% | |||
| 1985 | 109.5% | |||
| 1986 | 109.9% | |||
| 1987 | 84.2% | 111.8% | ||
| 1988 | 113.9% | |||
| 1989 | 114.0% | |||
| 1990 | ||||
| 1991 | 116.7% | |||
| 1992 | 118.9% | |||
| 1993 | 118.0% | |||
| 1994 | 87.8% | 119.8% | ||
| 1995 | 115.1% | |||
| 1996 | 117.1% | |||
| 1997 | ||||
| 1998 | 102.9% | |||
| 1999 | 75.9% | |||
| 2000 | 86.0% | |||
| 2001 | 78.6% | |||
| 2002 | 91.8% | 74.5% | ||
| 2003 | 77.5% | |||
| 2004 | 77.4% | |||
| 2005 | 146.5 | 84.5% | ||
| 2006 | 77.9% | |||
| 2007 | 84.6% | |||
| 2008 | 81.2% | |||
| 2009 | 81.0% | |||
| 2010 | 93.9% | 76.2% | ||
| 2011 | 74.5% | 2.9% | ||
| 2012 | 84.5% | 1.6% | ||
| 2013 | 84.7% | 3.5% | ||
| 2014 | 89.4% | 7.3% | ||
| 2015 | 92.1% | 16.5% | ||
| 2016 | 101.7% | 25.6% | ||
| 2017 | 112.3% | 42.2% | ||
| 2018 | 108.3% | 38.9% | ||
| 2019 | 100.8% | 41.3% | ||
| 2020 | 102.2% | 26.9% | ||
| 2021 | 103.0% | 26.9% | ||
| 2022 | 76.9% | 13.9% | ||
| 2023 | 74.3% | 14.0% | ||
| 2024 | 70.8% | 14.5% |
Health
Health summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 6.60 | 2022 | 0.411983 | 6.602022 | 0.411983 | +5.66 / 10y | +5.27 / 25y25y | 2.30 | 0.29 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Hospital Beds | 2.63 | 2023 | 4.821985 | 6.281989 | 2.632023 | -0.33 / 10y | -3.65 / 25y25y | 4.14 | 1.01 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Measles Immunization | 97.0% | 2024 | 29.0%1981 | 99.0%2019 | 29.0%1981 | -2.0 pts / 10y | -2.0 pts / 25y25y | 88.9% | 73.7% | WorldBankWdi | |
| Maternal Mortality | 42.0 | 2023 | 69.01985 | 89.02022 | 37.01997 | -6.0 / 10y | +1.0 / 25y25y | 111.8 | 357.9 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Life Expectancy | 76.3 | 2024 | 67.31976 | 77.22020 | 67.31976 | +3.1 / 10y | +3.6 / 25y25y | 73.4 | 64.4 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Infant Mortality | 12.9 | 2024 | 32.31976 | 32.31976 | 11.81997 | -0.2 / 10y | +1.1 / 25y25y | 19.0 | 42.0 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Under-5 Mortality | 14.0 | 2024 | 46.01976 | 46.01976 | 13.72002 | -0.5 / 10y | +0.2 / 25y25y | 24.7 | 61.8 | WorldBankWdi |
Health year by year
| Year | Physicians | Hospital Beds | Measles Immunization | Maternal Mortality | Life Expectancy | Infant Mortality | Under-5 Mortality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 67.3 | 32.3 | 46.0 | ||||
| 1977 | 67.7 | 29.4 | 41.4 | ||||
| 1978 | 68.0 | 26.6 | 37.2 | ||||
| 1979 | 68.3 | 24.2 | 33.4 | ||||
| 1980 | 69.6 | 22.1 | 30.1 | ||||
| 1981 | 29.0% | 70.2 | 20.3 | 27.4 | |||
| 1982 | 64.0% | 69.3 | 18.8 | 25.1 | |||
| 1983 | 0.41 | 98.0% | 70.4 | 17.5 | 23.2 | ||
| 1984 | 77.0% | 69.6 | 16.5 | 21.6 | |||
| 1985 | 0.45 | 4.82 | 90.0% | 69.0 | 69.7 | 15.7 | 20.3 |
| 1986 | 95.0% | 65.0 | 68.7 | 15.0 | 19.3 | ||
| 1987 | 95.0% | 62.0 | 68.2 | 14.5 | 18.4 | ||
| 1988 | 89.0% | 60.0 | 68.7 | 14.0 | 17.6 | ||
| 1989 | 6.28 | 89.0% | 61.0 | 68.0 | 13.5 | 16.9 | |
| 1990 | 86.0% | 53.0 | 68.1 | 13.2 | 16.3 | ||
| 1991 | 89.0% | 54.0 | 70.7 | 12.8 | 15.8 | ||
| 1992 | 92.0% | 50.0 | 71.2 | 12.5 | 15.3 | ||
| 1993 | 1.03 | 92.0% | 49.0 | 69.5 | 12.3 | 14.9 | |
| 1994 | 92.0% | 45.0 | 70.7 | 12.1 | 14.6 | ||
| 1995 | 97.0% | 40.0 | 72.5 | 12.0 | 14.3 | ||
| 1996 | 1.32 | 98.0% | 39.0 | 71.6 | 11.9 | 14.1 | |
| 1997 | 99.0% | 37.0 | 71.2 | 11.8 | 14.0 | ||
| 1998 | 93.0% | 41.0 | 71.7 | 11.8 | 13.9 | ||
| 1999 | 99.0% | 41.0 | 72.7 | 11.8 | 13.8 | ||
| 2000 | 97.0% | 45.0 | 72.8 | 11.8 | 13.8 | ||
| 2001 | 95.0% | 43.0 | 73.3 | 11.9 | 13.8 | ||
| 2002 | 98.0% | 45.0 | 71.1 | 11.9 | 13.7 | ||
| 2003 | 4.81 | 99.0% | 47.0 | 71.0 | 12.0 | 13.8 | |
| 2004 | 1.37 | 4.72 | 99.0% | 52.0 | 72.7 | 12.0 | 13.8 |
| 2005 | 1.17 | 4.58 | 99.0% | 50.0 | 72.1 | 12.1 | 13.8 |
| 2006 | 0.83 | 4.61 | 99.0% | 51.0 | 72.2 | 12.2 | 13.8 |
| 2007 | 1.00 | 4.38 | 99.0% | 52.0 | 73.1 | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| 2008 | 0.76 | 3.68 | 99.0% | 51.0 | 73.2 | 12.4 | 13.9 |
| 2009 | 1.10 | 3.51 | 97.0% | 51.0 | 73.1 | 12.5 | 14.0 |
| 2010 | 1.05 | 3.47 | 99.0% | 50.0 | 73.2 | 12.6 | 14.1 |
| 2011 | 1.10 | 3.25 | 99.0% | 50.0 | 72.7 | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| 2012 | 0.94 | 3.08 | 98.0% | 49.0 | 74.3 | 12.8 | 14.3 |
| 2013 | 2.96 | 97.0% | 48.0 | 73.1 | 12.9 | 14.4 | |
| 2014 | 2.89 | 99.0% | 46.0 | 73.2 | 13.1 | 14.5 | |
| 2015 | 2.82 | 98.0% | 46.0 | 74.3 | 13.2 | 14.6 | |
| 2016 | 1.85 | 2.75 | 97.0% | 47.0 | 74.3 | 13.3 | 14.7 |
| 2017 | 2.69 | 99.0% | 47.0 | 74.3 | 13.4 | 14.7 | |
| 2018 | 2.09 | 2.90 | 96.0% | 49.0 | 72.8 | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| 2019 | 1.87 | 2.88 | 99.0% | 48.0 | 74.0 | 13.6 | 14.8 |
| 2020 | 2.80 | 97.0% | 51.0 | 77.2 | 13.6 | 14.8 | |
| 2021 | 3.63 | 2.74 | 94.0% | 74.0 | 73.4 | 13.5 | 14.7 |
| 2022 | 6.60 | 2.68 | 98.0% | 89.0 | 74.5 | 13.4 | 14.5 |
| 2023 | 2.63 | 93.0% | 42.0 | 75.4 | 13.1 | 14.3 | |
| 2024 | 97.0% | 76.3 | 12.9 | 14.0 |
Environment
Environment summary
| Metric | Latest | Latest Year | Start | Peak | Low | 10y | 25y | World | Continent | Source | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land | 3.4% | 2023 | 10.9%1976 | 13.0%1987 | 3.3%2011 | 0.0 pts / 10y | -5.3 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Renewable Electricity | 4.5% | 2021 | 0.0%2000 | 4.5%2021 | 0.0%2000 | +4.5 pts / 10y | +4.5 pts / 21y21y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| Fossil Fuel Energy | 0.0% | 2007 | 0.0%1990 | 0.0%2007 | 0.0%1990 | 0.0 pts / 10y | 0.0 pts / 17y17y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi | |
| CO2 Emissions | 878 | 2024 | 1281976 | 1,1532017 | 1001982 | -48 / 10y | +482 / 25y25y | 37,916,447 | 1,541,406 | WorldBankWdi | |
| CO2 per Capita | 7.24 | 2024 | 2.121976 | 12.872004 | 1.541982 | -2.90 / 10y | +2.31 / 25y25y | 4.69 | 1.03 | WorldBankWdi | |
| Forest Area | 73.3% | 2023 | 73.3%1990 | 73.3%2023 | 73.3%1990 | 0.0 pts / 10y | 0.0 pts / 25y25y | n/a | n/a | WorldBankWdi |
Environment year by year
| Year | Agricultural Land | Renewable Electricity | Fossil Fuel Energy | CO2 Emissions | CO2 per Capita | Forest Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 10.9% | 128 | 2.12 | |||
| 1977 | 10.9% | 133 | 2.15 | |||
| 1978 | 10.9% | 135 | 2.17 | |||
| 1979 | 10.9% | 156 | 2.48 | |||
| 1980 | 10.9% | 153 | 2.41 | |||
| 1981 | 10.9% | 117 | 1.83 | |||
| 1982 | 13.0% | 100 | 1.54 | |||
| 1983 | 13.0% | 188 | 2.92 | |||
| 1984 | 13.0% | 191 | 2.95 | |||
| 1985 | 13.0% | 200 | 3.06 | |||
| 1986 | 13.0% | 197 | 3.00 | |||
| 1987 | 13.0% | 294 | 4.30 | |||
| 1988 | 10.9% | 401 | 5.83 | |||
| 1989 | 10.9% | 384 | 5.55 | |||
| 1990 | 8.7% | 0.0% | 266 | 3.83 | 73.3% | |
| 1991 | 8.7% | 380 | 5.39 | 73.3% | ||
| 1992 | 8.7% | 319 | 4.51 | 73.3% | ||
| 1993 | 8.7% | 320 | 4.43 | 73.3% | ||
| 1994 | 8.7% | 319 | 4.30 | 73.3% | ||
| 1995 | 8.7% | 340 | 4.52 | 73.3% | ||
| 1996 | 8.7% | 352 | 4.61 | 73.3% | ||
| 1997 | 8.7% | 371 | 4.80 | 73.3% | ||
| 1998 | 8.7% | 380 | 4.82 | 73.3% | ||
| 1999 | 8.7% | 396 | 4.93 | 73.3% | ||
| 2000 | 8.7% | 0.0% | 755 | 9.30 | 73.3% | |
| 2001 | 8.7% | 0.0% | 838 | 10.32 | 73.3% | |
| 2002 | 8.7% | 0.0% | 759 | 9.06 | 73.3% | |
| 2003 | 8.7% | 0.0% | 765 | 9.24 | 73.3% | |
| 2004 | 8.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1,062 | 12.87 | 73.3% |
| 2005 | 8.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 964 | 11.64 | 73.3% |
| 2006 | 8.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1,050 | 12.41 | 73.3% |
| 2007 | 6.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 868 | 10.20 | 73.3% |
| 2008 | 6.5% | 0.0% | 921 | 10.59 | 73.3% | |
| 2009 | 6.3% | 0.0% | 1,020 | 11.69 | 73.3% | |
| 2010 | 5.2% | 0.0% | 917 | 10.21 | 73.3% | |
| 2011 | 3.3% | 0.0% | 782 | 8.94 | 73.3% | |
| 2012 | 3.3% | 0.0% | 887 | 10.04 | 73.3% | |
| 2013 | 3.4% | 2.0% | 802 | 8.92 | 73.3% | |
| 2014 | 3.4% | 2.3% | 926 | 10.14 | 73.3% | |
| 2015 | 3.4% | 2.2% | 987 | 10.56 | 73.3% | |
| 2016 | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1,100 | 11.62 | 73.3% | |
| 2017 | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1,153 | 12.03 | 73.3% | |
| 2018 | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1,005 | 10.39 | 73.3% | |
| 2019 | 3.4% | 2.3% | 895 | 9.17 | 73.3% | |
| 2020 | 3.4% | 3.0% | 839 | 8.52 | 73.3% | |
| 2021 | 3.4% | 4.5% | 788 | 7.94 | 73.3% | |
| 2022 | 3.4% | 842 | 7.03 | 73.3% | ||
| 2023 | 3.4% | 840 | 7.01 | 73.3% | ||
| 2024 | 878 | 7.24 |
Generated 2026-04-12T13:35:22.5543071Z
Sources: CiaWorldLeaders | ConstituteChronology | CountryPageNarrative | CowStateSystem | GeoBoundariesADM0 | Roster | SiteModernCountryData | UNWorldPopulationProspects | WorldBankMetadata | WorldBankWdi