Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Seychelles instead of California, you would:

Health

live 2.9 years less

In California, the average life expectancy is 79 years (78 years for men, 83 years for women) as of 2020. In Seychelles, that number is 76 years (72 years for men, 81 years for women) as of 2022.

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Economy

make 64.9% less money

California has a GDP per capita of $84,028 as of 2024, while in Seychelles, the GDP per capita is $29,500 as of 2023.

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Basic Needs

be 11.4% less likely to have internet access

In California, approximately 92.6% of the population has internet access as of 2023. In Seychelles, about 82.0% do as of 2021.

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The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: OECD Regional Demography, Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), The World Factbook.

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Seychelles: At a glance

Seychelles is a sovereign country in Africa, with a total land area of approximately 455 sq km. A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. Socialist rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. President France-Albert RENE, who had served since 1977, was re-elected in 2001, but stepped down in 2004. Vice President James Alix MICHEL took over the presidency and in July 2006 was elected to a new five-year term; he was reelected in May 2011.
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