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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
Undernourishment
5.1%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Senegal2023 · 5.1%
05.2810.5515.8321.11960199320252001: 21.1%2002: 20%2003: 18.6%2004: 17.1%2005: 15.8%2006: 14.6%2007: 12.2%2008: 10.9%2009: 10.3%2010: 10.9%2011: 11.1%2012: 11.3%2013: 11.2%2014: 11.1%2015: 10%2016: 8.9%2017: 8%2018: 7.1%2019: 6.2%2020: 5.3%2021: 5.2%2022: 5.1%2023: 5.1%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Senegal in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Dakar
Country code
SEN

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