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Quick answer: Seychelles has an estimated 8 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 0 a day, 11.4 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #121 of 195). 0 accident reports from Seychelles were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 999 / 151 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the left.

8
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
0
Est. Deaths Per Day
11 per year
11.4
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#121
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Seychelles
Seychelles
About Seychelles

Seychelles, officially the Republic of Seychelles, is an archipelagic country consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city, Victoria, is 1,500 kilometres east of mainland Africa. Nearby island countries and territories include the Maldives, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and the French overseas departments of Mayotte and Réunion to the south; and the Chagos Archipelago to the east.

Capital
Victoria
Population
119,773 (2023)
Area
459 km²
Calling code
+248
Languages
Seychellois Creole, English, French
Currency
Seychellois rupee
Continent
Africa
Emergency number
999 / 151 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
11.4

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-11

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Seychelles Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Seychelles — Recent Report Archive

Reports matched to Seychelles over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Seychelles

In Seychelles, dial 999 / 151 (ambulance). From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in Seychelles

Seychelles has an estimated road traffic death rate of 11.4 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 100,000, that translates to about 11 deaths every year — 0 every single day.

Globally it ranks #121 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Africa road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Seychelles — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Seychelles, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 23.7%.

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Seychelles vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Seychelles 11.4 11 8
Comoros 23.5 200 155
Somalia 27.1 4,905 3,820
Mauritius 13.7 178 138
Madagascar 23.6 7,151 5,569
Questions

Seychelles — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Seychelles per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Seychelles records an estimated 11 road traffic deaths per year — about 0 per day. That is a rate of 11.4 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Seychelles in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Seychelles is around 8. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Seychelles dangerous?
Seychelles has a road death rate of 11.4 per 100,000 population, which is close to the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Africa.
What is the emergency number in Seychelles?
In Seychelles, dial 999 / 151 (ambulance). From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for Seychelles come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Seychelles by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Seychelles drive on?
Seychelles drives on the left. The general drink-driving limit is 0.08 g/dL. Full rules: driving laws in Seychelles.