Senegal
SENSub-Saharan Africa Lower middle incomeCapital: DakarEconomy
Fiscal
People
Health
Education
Trade
Energy / Env
Tech
Governance
Equality
Infra
Labor
78/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$42
2027▲ 5.0%
Population
18.5M
2024▲ 2.3%
GDP per Capita
$2,075
2027▲ 2.2%
Life Expectancy
68.7 years
2023▲ 1.3%
Senegal in world space2000–2023
192 countries · log scale on X world Senegal· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About Senegal
Senegal's GDP is $39.99B (2026), with a population of 18.5M, and GDP per capita of $2,030. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 3.0%, inflation at 2.0%, government debt at 124.3% of GDP, life expectancy of 68.7 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Located in Sub-Saharan Africa, this West African country has a lower middle-income economy with a GDP of $39.986 billion in 2026, reflecting a growth rate of 3.0%. The GDP per capita is $2029.801, indicating moderate economic output per person. Inflation is controlled at 2.0%, and trade constitutes 68.14% of the GDP. The unemployment rate is relatively low at 2.735% in 2025, suggesting a stable job market. The population stands at approximately 18.5 million in 2024, with a life expectancy of 68.683 years as of 2023. The capital city, Dakar, serves as a major economic and cultural hub, contributing significantly to the nation's development and progress.
▶Economy30 indicators · 2018–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Fiscal & Monetary17 indicators · 2023–2027 · IMF / WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation, Consumer Prices (%) | 2.0% | 2027 | ▲ 0.0% | IMF |
| Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP) | 122.5% | 2027 | ▼ 1.4% | IMF |
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | -3.0% | 2027 | ▲ 40.0% | IMF |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -5.3% | 2027 | ▲ 1.9% | IMF |
| Total Investment (% of GDP) | 27.3% | 2026 | ▼ 11.8% | IMF |
| Gross National Savings (% of GDP) | 21.9% | 2026 | ▼ 4.7% | IMF |
| Inflation, CPI (%, World Bank) | 0.8% | 2024 | ▼ 86.5% | WB |
| Government Revenue (% of GDP) | 24.2% | 2023 | ▲ 9.1% | WB |
| Government Expenditure (% of GDP) | 23.6% | 2023 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Tax Revenue (% of GDP) | 19.5% | 2023 | ▲ 5.1% | WB |
| Taxes on Goods & Services (% of revenue) | 40.5% | 2023 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Taxes on International Trade (% of revenue) | 10.0% | 2023 | ▼ 20.0% | WB |
| Taxes on Income, Profits & Capital Gains (% of rev) | 24.7% | 2023 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets (% of GDP) | 6.6% | 2023 | ▲ 19.0% | WB |
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 606.35 | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| PPP Conversion Factor | 212.04 | 2024 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Broad Money (% of GDP) | 51.3% | 2024 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
▶Trade15 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 68.1% | 2024 | ▼ 4.6% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 24.7% | 2024 | ▲ 6.9% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 43.4% | 2024 | ▼ 10.0% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $8.10B | 2024 | ▲ 14.2% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $14.25B | 2024 | ▼ 3.8% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $6.41B | 2024 | ▲ 20.5% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $11.81B | 2024 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | 6.1% | 2024 | ▼ 60.6% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 0.1% | 2024 | ▼ 36.4% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $2.02B | 2024 | ▼ 57.9% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $3.75B | 2024 | ▲ 14.8% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 11.4% | 2024 | ▲ 7.4% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 3.0% | 2024 | ▲ 89.7% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -19.8% | 2023 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $-6.07B | 2023 | ▼ 9.6% | WB |
▶External Debt7 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GNI) | 150.7% | 2024 | ▼ 1.7% | WB |
| External Debt Stocks (USD) | $47.15B | 2024 | ▲ 3.7% | WB |
| Total Debt Service (% of GNI) | 10.8% | 2024 | ▲ 37.6% | WB |
| Present Value of External Debt (USD) | $21.63B | 2024 | — | WB |
| Use of IMF Credit (USD) | $2.03B | 2024 | ▼ 10.2% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (% of GNI) | 6.3% | 2023 | ▲ 15.9% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (USD) | $1.86B | 2023 | ▲ 27.8% | WB |
▶Finance5 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) | 29.2% | 2024 | ▼ 7.0% | WB |
| Account Ownership at Financial Institution (%) | 76.5% | 2024 | ▲ 36.6% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Female (%) | 73.6% | 2024 | ▲ 46.3% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Male (%) | 79.6% | 2024 | ▲ 27.8% | WB |
| Firms Using Banks to Finance Investment (%) | 34.7% | 2024 | — | WB |
▶Business Environment1 indicator · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Get Electricity (days) | 11 | 2024 | — | WB |
▶Private Sector6 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firms Expected to Pay Bribes (%) | 7.0% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Top Manager (%) | 20.7% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%) | 15.8% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms Offering Training (%) | 20.9% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Average Firm Age (years) | 5 years | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms Using Computers (%) | 55.2% | 2024 | — | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18.5M | 2024 | ▲ 2.3% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.3% | 2024 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 94 | 2023 | ▲ 2.4% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 196,710 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 192,530 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 55.2% | 2024 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 10.2M | 2024 | ▲ 3.4% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 44.8% | 2024 | ▼ 1.2% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 68.7 years | 2023 | ▲ 1.3% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 66.8 years | 2023 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 70.8 years | 2023 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 3.8 | 2023 | ▼ 1.2% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 29.4 | 2023 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 5.6 | 2023 | ▼ 5.7% | WB |
| Net Migration | -12,636 | 2025 | ▼ 22.6% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 38.2% | 2024 | ▼ 1.2% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 58.2% | 2024 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 3.6% | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 71.8% | 2024 | ▼ 1.7% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 6.2% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 65.6% | 2024 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 203.2 | 2023 | ▼ 7.6% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 138.5 | 2023 | ▼ 8.4% | WB |
▶Labor20 indicators · 2024–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 6.1M | 2025 | ▲ 3.4% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 52.0% | 2025 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 38.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 65.7% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 2.7% | 2025 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 3.1% | 2025 | ▼ 6.5% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 2.5% | 2025 | ▲ 1.6% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 3.6% | 2025 | ▼ 6.5% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 29.6% | 2025 | ▼ 3.5% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 22.5% | 2025 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 47.9% | 2025 | ▲ 1.8% | WB |
| Self-Employed (%) | 44.6% | 2024 | ▼ 10.4% | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 63.0% | 2025 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 35.7% | 2025 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Part-Time Employment (%) | 9.2% | 2024 | ▼ 8.7% | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 1.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 36.6% | 2025 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 50.6% | 2025 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 64.3% | 2025 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| NEET Youth (% not in education/employment) | 35.2% | 2024 | ▲ 15.1% | WB |
▶Education21 indicators · 2017–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 6.2% | 2023 | ▲ 2.9% | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 20.9% | 2025 | ▼ 7.3% | WB |
| Adult Literacy Rate (%) | 50.4% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Female Literacy Rate (%) | 41.5% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Male Literacy Rate (%) | 61.5% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Youth Literacy Rate (%) | 67.4% | 2023 | ▼ 10.4% | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 85.3% | 2024 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 44.1% | 2023 | ▼ 2.9% | WB |
| Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | 15.3% | 2024 | ▼ 4.6% | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 62.9% | 2024 | ▲ 2.2% | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 38.7% | 2024 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 675,615 | 2024 | ▲ 2.6% | WB |
| Out-of-School Girls, Primary | 201,790 | 2024 | ▲ 3.4% | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 72,089 | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 55,703 | 2023 | ▲ 1.8% | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Primary | 36 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Secondary | 19 | 2017 | — | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 31.7% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Primary) | 63.5 | 2023 | ▼ 3.7% | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 16.8% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt) | 32.8% | 2018 | — | WB |
▶Health42 indicators · 2019–2024 · WHO
▶Energy & Environment16 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 0.8 | 2024 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 14 | 2024 | ▲ 3.5% | WB |
| Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita) | 291 | 2023 | ▼ 7.9% | WB |
| Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita) | 410 | 2023 | ▲ 2.7% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 13.3% | 2021 | ▲ 43.9% | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 35.4% | 2021 | ▼ 8.5% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 74.2% | 2023 | ▲ 9.3% | WB |
| Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%) | 34.8% | 2023 | ▲ 3.9% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 63.7 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 41.3% | 2023 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 79,482 | 2023 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 19.9% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 15.6% | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 2.2% | 2024 | ▲ 15.8% | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 88.0% | 2024 | ▲ 1.3% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 62.5% | 2024 | ▲ 1.7% | WHO |
▶Agriculture11 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 49.4% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Yield (kg per hectare) | 2,192 | 2023 | ▲ 13.5% | WB |
| Food Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 177.5 | 2022 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 189.9 | 2022 | ▼ 4.1% | WB |
| Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 144.3 | 2022 | ▲ 8.7% | WB |
| Land Under Cereal Production (hectares) | 1.9M | 2023 | ▲ 2.3% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 521,653 | 2023 | ▲ 3.1% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 8.5 | 2023 | ▼ 54.1% | WB |
| Prevalence of Undernourishment (%) | 5.1% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawals (% of internal) | 11.9% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Production (metric tons) | 4.3M | 2023 | ▲ 16.1% | WB |
▶Technology8 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 60.6% | 2023 | ▲ 2.3% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 124 | 2023 | ▲ 4.9% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 2 | 2023 | ▲ 40.6% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 59.6 | 2024 | ▲ 29.1% | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 451 | 2022 | ▲ 7.0% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $42.8M | 2024 | ▲ 89.7% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 8.7% | 2023 | ▼ 36.7% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $128.4M | 2023 | ▼ 34.7% | WB |
▶Infrastructure8 indicators · 2004–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 1.1M | 2023 | ▼ 11.8% | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 10 | 2022 | ▲ 201.5% | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 738,000 | 2022 | ▼ 4.1% | WB |
| Rail Lines (total km) | 906 | 2004 | — | WB |
| Railways, Goods (million ton-km) | 384 | 2006 | — | WB |
| Logistics Performance Index (1–5) | 2.25 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 84.7% | 2023 | ▲ 10.1% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender9 indicators · 2018–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Parliament (%) | 41.2% | 2024 | ▼ 10.5% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 31.0% | 2024 | ▼ 13.2% | WB |
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 23.8% | 2025 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Girls Out-of-School Rate (%) | 100.2% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 60.2 | 2023 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Women Who Believe Husband Can Beat Wife (%) | 39.1% | 2019 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Primary | 94.75 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 1.20 | 2021 | ▲ 3.3% | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 1.16 | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | 0.06 | 2023 | ▲ 539.0% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | 0.07 | 2023 | ▲ 75.1% | WB |
| Political Stability | -0.14 | 2023 | ▲ 12.1% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | -0.35 | 2023 | ▼ 16.4% | WB |
| Rule of Law | -0.27 | 2023 | ▼ 1.8% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | 0.13 | 2023 | ▼ 24.3% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 56.6% | 2023 | ▲ 4.3% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 54.2% | 2023 | ▼ 0.9% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 42.9% | 2023 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 41.2% | 2023 | ▼ 3.9% | WB |
▶Military5 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Spending (% of GDP) | 1.6% | 2024 | ▲ 6.1% | WB |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $514.9M | 2024 | ▲ 14.7% | WB |
| Armed Forces Personnel | 19,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Armed Forces (% of labor force) | 0.4% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 5.4% | 2024 | ▼ 3.9% | WB |
▶Poverty & Inequality12 indicators · 2021 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty at $2.15/day (%) | 17.9% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Poverty at $3.65/day (%) | 37.3% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Poverty at $6.85/day (%) | 78.6% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Poverty Headcount, National (%) | 37.5% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Gini Index | 36.2 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Income Share, Top 10% | 28.8% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Income Share, Bottom 10% | 3.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Income Share, Top 20% | 43.9% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Income Share, Bottom 20% | 7.3% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Shared Prosperity Premium (%) | -1.1% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Survey Mean Consumption (2017 PPP $ per day) | 6.51 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Poverty Gap at $2.15/day (%) | 4.2% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Social Protection7 indicators · 2020–2021 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Insurance Coverage (%) | 8.9% | 2021 | — | — |
| Social Assistance Coverage (%) | 26.8% | 2021 | — | — |
| Social Protection Coverage (%) | 33.9% | 2021 | — | — |
| Human Capital Index (0–1) | 0.42 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Female | 0.44 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Male | 0.40 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of School | 4.8 years | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Tourism5 indicators · 2017–2018 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 1.4M | 2017 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $557.0M | 2018 | — | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $324.0M | 2018 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 10.5% | 2018 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $61.0M | 2018 | — | WB |
▶Urban Development8 indicators · 2022–2025 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 3.3% | 2024 | ▼ 30.0% | WB |
| Population in Largest City | 3.7M | 2025 | ▲ 3.3% | WB |
| Population in Largest City (% of urban) | 34.7% | 2025 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Population in Agglomerations >1M (% of total) | 19.3% | 2025 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 46.4% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | 1.1% | 2024 | ▲ 424.8% | WB |
| Access to Safely Managed Drinking Water (%) | 27.2% | 2024 | ▲ 1.2% | WHO |
| Access to Safely Managed Sanitation (%) | 30.1% | 2024 | ▲ 3.1% | WHO |
