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Senegal· by the numbers

19,204,342
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing18,931,966 (World Bank, 2025) + +429,982/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 434 on Earth

Senegal's population is 18,931,966 (2025) — the 68th-largest in the world and the 25th-largest in Africa, growing by about 429,982 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Senegal Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#68 of 217
18,931,966
Area
196,190 km²
98.3 km² land area
GDP#107 of 186
$37.0B
GDP / capita
$1,955
2025
#107 economy overall
Price level#138 of 200
35 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.23%
1 in 434 people on Earth lives in Senegal

Senegal in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population18,931,966 people
#68 / 217
GDP$37.0B
#107 / 186
Average income$1,780 GNI per person
#152 / 182
Life expectancy68.9 years
#161 / 217
Average height176.2 cm (male)
#57 / 200
Median age19.1 years, half older
#187 / 220
Cleanest air41.65 µg/m³ PM2.5
#180 / 200
Safest countries0.3 homicides / 100k
#9 / 196
Most dangerous0.3 homicides / 100k
#188 / 196
Internet users60.1% of population online
#136 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Senegal's Population Growth

Yes — Senegal's population rose by 429,982 people (+2.32%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 3.8 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Senegal Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
98.3 people / km²
192,530 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
19.1 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
68.9 years
M 67 · F 71
Average height2019
176.2 cm (male)
female 163.9 cm
Homicide rate2015
0.3 per 100,000
#9 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
41.6 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
55.8 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
3.8 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−12,636 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
3.6 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 9,614,688Female — 9,317,273
0-4 · Male: 1,294,7820-4 · Female: 1,245,2930-45-9 · Male: 1,223,4865-9 · Female: 1,121,0725-910-14 · Male: 1,179,10410-14 · Female: 1,081,71810-1415-19 · Male: 1,081,20315-19 · Female: 1,007,15415-1920-24 · Male: 924,32120-24 · Female: 896,57920-2425-29 · Male: 803,81825-29 · Female: 800,79525-2930-34 · Male: 664,49930-34 · Female: 673,07830-3435-39 · Male: 545,73235-39 · Female: 564,57135-3940-44 · Male: 461,28440-44 · Female: 465,22640-4445-49 · Male: 378,00945-49 · Female: 372,13145-4950-54 · Male: 296,33950-54 · Female: 302,38050-5455-59 · Male: 240,80955-59 · Female: 241,52055-5960-64 · Male: 187,89060-64 · Female: 188,87960-6465-69 · Male: 138,32865-69 · Female: 149,73665-6970-74 · Male: 97,19870-74 · Female: 107,51370-7475-79 · Male: 54,50075-79 · Female: 59,12575-7980+ · Male: 43,38680+ · Female: 40,50380+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Dakar
2,646,503
2
Pikine
1,170,791
3
Touba
1,120,824
4
Guédiawaye
329,659
5
Thiès
317,763
6
Kaolack
298,904
7
Rufisque
295,459
8
Mbour
284,189
9
Saint-Louis
254,171
10
Thiès Nones
252,320
11
Rufisque est
221,066
12
Ziguinchor
214,874

Where is Senegal Located?

Capital
Dakar
Currency
Franc (XOF)
Language(s)
French, Wolof, FUC, MNK
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Continent
54 countries in Africa →
Land area
192,530 km²
Area (GeoNames)
196,190 km²
Borders
5 countries
Shares a border with
GuineaMauritaniaGuinea-BissauGambiaMali

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Senegal?

Senegal's population is 18,931,966 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #68 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Senegal?

18,931,966 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Senegal's population density?

98.3 people per km², based on a land area of 192,530 km².

What is Senegal ranked in population worldwide?

#68 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Senegal?

68.9 years on average (2024) — 67.0 for men, 71.0 for women.

What is Senegal's GDP?

$37.0B, ranking #107 of 186 economies we track — $1,955 per capita.

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