Senegal

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Senegal is located in Western Africa. Its capital is Dakar, and it has a population of 18,931,966 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 196,722 square kilometers (approximately 75,955 square miles). Its currency is West African CFA franc. The population density is approximately 96 people per square kilometer. Senegal shares land borders with 5 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Mauritania.

About Senegal

Senegal at a glance

Economy of Senegal

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Senegal

GM

Gambia

CapitalBanjul

Population2,822,093

GN

Guinea

CapitalConakry

Population15,099,727

GW

Guinea-Bissau

CapitalBissau

Population2,249,515

ML

Mali

CapitalBamako

Population25,198,821

MR

Mauritania

CapitalNouakchott

Population5,315,065