Republic of Senegal
Capital: Dakar
Population: 18,077,573
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Senegal is a West African country bordered by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia, with a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its vibrant culture, historical trading ports, and diverse landscapes, including savannas, wetlands, and beaches. The capital and largest city is Dakar, located on the Cape Verde Peninsula, serving as the political, economic, and cultural center. Senegal has a developing economy, driven by agriculture, fishing, mining (phosphates, gold), and services, with growing investments in infrastructure and energy. It is a unitary presidential republic, known for its political stability and democratic governance. Senegal is a member of the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).
Growth Rate
2.329
%
Fertility Rate
3.818
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
5.581
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
68.7
years
Total Population in Senegal
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Senegal.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-0.553
(-1.484)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.