Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Seychelles Tourism Statistics: 332,000 Arrivals in 2022
The Seychelles recorded 332,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 15,631 Airbnb stays in the Seychelles in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was October, and the quietest was June.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 74,229
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- over 99%
Key facts
Seychelles Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts the Seychelles at 332,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in the Seychelles at 15,631 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Seychelles added up to 74,229 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in the Seychelles lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 85 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in the Seychelles in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by November and March, with June the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in the Seychelles had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were October, November and March.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Seychelles in November were booked furthest ahead, about 110 days, against 56 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates over 99% of Seychelles Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 24% and Germany at 23%.
- Among Seychelles Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Paris was the top origin city at 3.2%, ahead of Berlin at 1.8%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks the Seychelles 16th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the Seychelles?
UN Tourism counted 332,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 332,000International tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2022 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in the Seychelles
The Seychelles had 723 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 15,631 stays and 74,229 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.8 nights and was booked about 85 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 16 towns it tracks in the Seychelles; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 723
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 15,631
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 74,229
- Typical stay
- 4.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 85 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in the Seychelles?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in the Seychelles in the 12 months to October 2026, then November and March. June was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
October ranks first, June last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: October, November, March, February, August, December, July, April, January, September, May, June.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 10.3% | 105 days |
| November | 9.8% | 110 days |
| March | 9.2% | 86 days |
| February | 8.5% | 86 days |
| August | 8.4% | 97 days |
| December | 8.0% | 89 days |
| July | 7.9% | 75 days |
| April | 7.9% | 103 days |
| January | 7.8% | 73 days |
| September | 7.7% | 75 days |
| May | 7.6% | 73 days |
| June | 6.7% | 56 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Seychelles Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Seychelles Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (over 99%), led by France at 24% and Germany at 23%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 3.2%, ahead of Berlin at 1.8%. The figures rest on 32,414 reviews, written over many years.
Over 99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad over 99%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in the Seychelles
How many tourists visit the Seychelles?
The Seychelles had 332,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 15,631 Airbnb stays in the Seychelles in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in the Seychelles?
The busiest Airbnb month in the Seychelles in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then November and March.
What is the quietest month in the Seychelles?
June was the quietest Airbnb month in the Seychelles in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in June were booked about 56 days ahead, against 110 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in the Seychelles?
A typical Airbnb stay in the Seychelles lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 85 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in September to 5.6 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in the Seychelles come from?
Of Seychelles Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, over 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 24% and Germany at 23%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 3.2%, ahead of Berlin at 1.8%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (332,000 in 2022). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 15,631 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 16 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 32,414 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.