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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Senegal

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population18.93M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$37.01B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$1.95K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth68.92024 · yearsInternet use60.1%2024 · % of populationForest area41.3%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
50.4%

% of people aged 15+·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Senegal2023 · 50.4%
012.9825.9538.9351.91960199320251988: 26.9%2002: 39.3%2006: 41.9%2009: 48%2011: 51.8%2013: 43.5%2015: 43.6%2016: 46.1%2017: 51.9%2018: 46.6%2019: 46.8%2023: 50.4%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Senegal in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Dakar
Country code
SEN

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