Politics & Government Guide in Seychelles

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Seychelles is a presidential republic where the president serves as both head of state and government. United Seychelles regained power in the October 2025 elections with Patrick Herminie as president. The country maintains a stable multi-party democracy with universal suffrage from age 17.

Political Stability

Good

Corruption Index

Moderate

Democracy Index

Good

Government Type

Presidential Republic

Legal System

Mixed legal system of French civil law and common law

Head of State

President Patrick Herminie(since 2025)

Head of Government

President Patrick Herminie(United Seychelles)since 2025

Political Indicators

Political Stability

0.85

Scale: 0-1

Stable

Political Stability Index (2024)

Corruption Index

60Rank #36

Scale: 0-100

Transparency International (2024)

Press Freedom

72.5Rank #32

Scale: 0-100

Reporters Without Borders (2024)

Democracy Index

8.07Rank #22

Scale: 0-10

Full Democracy

Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Lower House:National Assembly (35 seats)

Major Political Parties

United Seychelles(US)

Center-left

Linyon Demokratik Seselwa(LDS)

Center-right

Voting Rights

Seychellois citizens eligible to vote at age 17

Recent Developments

October 2025 presidential election won by Patrick Herminie of United Seychelles, returning the party to power
Presidential runoff held in October 2025 alongside legislative elections
2024 budget speech emphasized investments in social programs and infrastructure

Voting Age17

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1993

Districts25