The utility model discloses a seat backrest and a seat, the seat backrest comprises a backrest plate and a map pocket, the backrest plate is arranged on the preset side surface of the seat backrest, and the map pocket is fixed on the backrest plate; a first groove is formed in the backrest plate, the shape of the first groove is matched with that of the map bag, and the map bag is embedded in the first groove; a clamping groove is further formed in the backrest plate, a buckle is arranged at the bottom of the map bag, the shape of the buckle is matched with that of the clamping groove, and the buckle is clamped in the clamping groove; a boss is arranged on the side, close to the backrest plate, of the map bag and fixedly arranged on the top of the map bag. The backrest plate is further provided with a second groove, the size of the second groove is matched with the size of the boss, and the boss is embedded in the second groove. According to the utility model, the map bag is embedded into the backrest plate, so that the occupation of extra space is avoided, and the structural design of the seat is optimized.