Rank #163 by World Population
🇸🇳Senegal
Senegal has a population of 18,077,573, ranking #163 in the world. The capital is Dakar. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Lower middle income
18,077,573
Population
#163
World Rank
68.7
Life Expectancy
$1,698
GDP Per Capita
Senegal, #163 by world population
Senegal Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Senegal had a population of 3,340,907 in 1960 and 18,501,984 in 2024, a 5.5× growth over 64 years. The peak was 18,501,984 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.71%.
18,501,984
Population (2024)
3,340,907
Population (1960)
18,501,984
Peak (2024)
2.71%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,340,907 |
| 1961 | 3,436,375 |
| 1962 | 3,534,686 |
| 1963 | 3,635,876 |
| 1964 | 3,740,535 |
| 1965 | 3,849,788 |
| 1966 | 3,964,299 |
| 1967 | 4,083,870 |
| 1968 | 4,207,587 |
| 1969 | 4,334,974 |
| 1970 | 4,466,328 |
| 1971 | 4,601,864 |
| 1972 | 4,741,631 |
| 1973 | 4,885,181 |
| 1974 | 5,029,437 |
| 1975 | 5,170,810 |
| 1976 | 5,308,564 |
| 1977 | 5,439,549 |
| 1978 | 5,568,096 |
| 1979 | 5,702,895 |
| 1980 | 5,845,638 |
| 1981 | 5,997,160 |
| 1982 | 6,156,961 |
| 1983 | 6,324,504 |
| 1984 | 6,499,364 |
| 1985 | 6,683,287 |
| 1986 | 6,878,192 |
| 1987 | 7,081,530 |
| 1988 | 7,289,618 |
| 1989 | 7,502,207 |
| 1990 | 7,720,523 |
| 1991 | 7,943,085 |
| 1992 | 8,168,395 |
| 1993 | 8,396,288 |
| 1994 | 8,624,078 |
| 1995 | 8,848,101 |
| 1996 | 9,067,014 |
| 1997 | 9,283,495 |
| 1998 | 9,502,952 |
| 1999 | 9,730,887 |
| 2000 | 9,968,260 |
| 2001 | 10,212,942 |
| 2002 | 10,466,214 |
| 2003 | 10,721,176 |
| 2004 | 10,975,704 |
| 2005 | 11,235,472 |
| 2006 | 11,500,094 |
| 2007 | 11,770,344 |
| 2008 | 12,048,959 |
| 2009 | 12,337,389 |
| 2010 | 12,635,413 |
| 2011 | 12,958,897 |
| 2012 | 13,310,495 |
| 2013 | 13,710,849 |
| 2014 | 14,152,102 |
| 2015 | 14,593,331 |
| 2016 | 15,034,521 |
| 2017 | 15,475,002 |
| 2018 | 15,914,498 |
| 2019 | 16,352,922 |
| 2020 | 16,789,219 |
| 2021 | 17,220,867 |
| 2022 | 17,651,103 |
| 2023 | 18,077,573 |
| 2024 | 18,501,984 |
Demographics
| Population | 18,077,573 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.39% |
| Urban Population | 54.7% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.82 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 68.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 30.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 50.4% |
Economy & Trade
$1,698
GDP Per Capita
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
71.4%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
4.3%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.11
Physicians per 1,000
6.2%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
50.4%
Literacy Rate
30.0
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
74.2%
Electricity Access
56.8%
Internet Users
115
Mobile Subs per 100
93.9
People per km2
-9,999
Net Migration
Environment
41.3%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Senegal in global context
Senegal is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal has a population of 18,077,573, ranking #163 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.39%.
Life expectancy in Senegal is 68.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 30.0 per 1,000 live births.
Senegal's GDP per capita is $1,698. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
54.7% of Senegal's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 93.9 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Senegal is 50.4%. The country spends 6.2% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.