Senegal Statistics

Population

18,931,966 people (2025)

Total GDP

$34.7B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$1,810 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.53 (169.)

About Senegal

Senegal has stable democracy and vibrant cultural scene with famous musicians like Youssou N'Dour. The country has Atlantic coastline and historic Gorée Island slave trade memorial. Senegalese culture emphasizes Teranga hospitality, Islamic values, and artistic traditions.

The nation has tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Senegal has presidential republic with excellent democratic record in Africa. The country has fishing, phosphate mining, and growing services economy.

Dakar is vibrant capital with French colonial heritage and cultural dynamism. Senegal has UNESCO World Heritage Sites and artistic reputation. The nation has French as official language with Wolof widely spoken.

Traditional Senegalese culture includes griots music, wrestling, and Islamic festivals. The country has Muslim majority with tolerant religious practices. Senegalese cuisine features thieboudienne, yassa, and West African flavors.

The population is 18 million with cultural richness and democratic stability. Senegal offers musical heritage, democratic success, and West African hospitality in stable nation.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$34.7B
$31.9B
$29.1B
$26.2B
$23.4B
$23.4B
$24.5B
$27.6B
$27.8B
$30.6B
$32.9B
$34.7B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
19.5%
0-14
18.2%
10.6%
15-24
10.1%
13.1%
25-44
13.2%
5.8%
45-64
5.8%
1.8%
65+
1.9%
Male
Female
%50.8 (9.614.690)
%49.2 (9.317.276)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 47.014.186 +0.36% 244.2
2090 45.032.516 +0.53% 233.9
2080 42.337.037 +0.73% 219.9
2070 38.922.604 +0.99% 202.2
2060 34.822.200 +1.26% 180.9
2050 30.364.954 +1.51% 157.7
2040 25.797.510 +1.82% 134
2030 21.163.192 +2.2% 109.9
2025 NOW 18.931.966 +2.32% 98.3
2020 16.789.219 +2.67% 87.2
2015 14.593.331 +3.12% 75.8
2010 12.635.413 +2.42% 65.6
2005 11.235.472 +2.37% 58.4
2000 9.968.260 +2.44% 51.8
1995 8.848.101 +2.6% 46
1990 7.720.523 +2.91% 40.1
1985 6.683.287 +2.83% 34.7
1980 5.845.638 +2.5% 30.4
1975 5.170.810 +2.81% 26.9
1970 4.466.328 +3.03% 23.2
1965 3.849.788 +2.92% 20
1960 3.340.907 +2.85% 17.4
1955 2.908.505 +2.72% 15.1
1950 2.555.369 - 13.3

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Dakar
3.732.282
Diourbel
1.801.999
Fatick
870.361
Kaffrine
703.560
Kaolack
1.155.433
Kédougou
184.276
Kolda
796.581
Louga
1.032.644
Matam
706.042
Saint-Louis
1.063.539
Sédhiou
553.006
Tambacounda
841.512
Thiès
2.105.711
Ziguinchor
662.179

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