Senegal—Gross National Savings (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #16 of 43Updated April 2026
Latest Value
21.9%
2026
YoY Change
-4.7%
2025 → 2026
Global Rank
#16
of 43 countries
Maximum
27.4%
2023
Minimum
13.2%
2004
CAGR
+2.3%
23 years
Last
21.9%
Previous
23.0%
Highest
27.4%
Lowest
13.2%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Senegal's gross national savings (% of gdp) was 21.9% in 2026, ranking #16 out of 43 countries. This represents a -4.7% change from 2025. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 27.4% (2023) and the lowest was 13.2% (2004). Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21.9% | -4.7% |
| 2025 | 23.0% | -9.7% |
| 2024 | 25.4% | -7.1% |
| 2023 | 27.4% | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 27.1% | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 24.6% | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 25.3% | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 24.0% | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 23.8% | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 22.5% | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 21.2% | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 20.1% | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 18.9% | +19.6% |
| 2013 | 15.8% | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 15.9% | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 14.5% | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 16.6% | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 15.1% | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 14.9% | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 15.1% | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 14.6% | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 15.3% | +16.4% |
| 2004 | 13.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 21.9% | -4.7% |
Top Countries — Gross National Savings (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angola | 35.9% | 2026 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 35.3% | 2026 |
| 3 | Zambia | 35.1% | 2026 |
| 4 | Gabon | 34.2% | 2026 |
| 5 | Benin | 29.6% | 2026 |
| 6 | Lesotho | 29.4% | 2026 |
| 7 | Botswana | 28.5% | 2026 |
| 8 | Cote d'Ivoire | 28.5% | 2026 |
| 9 | Equatorial Guinea | 25.1% | 2026 |
| 10 | Chad | 24.1% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Gross national savings as a percentage of GDP. The aggregate of savings by households, businesses, and government.
Methodology
GDP minus total consumption plus net income from abroad. Represents the portion of national income not consumed.
Unit
Percent of GDP