Annual population growth in Senegal
Senegal: Annual population growth was 426,474 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
426,474
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
46th
of 236 countries
All-time high
441,246
in 2014
All-time low
64,267
in 1951
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual population growth in Senegal, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual population growth in Senegal is 426,474, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual population growth in Senegal peaked at 441,246 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 64,267, in 1951.
Senegal ranks 46th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual population growth in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 64,267 | — |
| 1952 | 67,368 | +4.8% |
| 1953 | 70,560 | +4.7% |
| 1954 | 73,822 | +4.6% |
| 1955 | 77,119 | +4.5% |
| 1956 | 80,426 | +4.3% |
| 1957 | 83,436 | +3.7% |
| 1958 | 86,388 | +3.5% |
| 1959 | 89,563 | +3.7% |
| 1960 | 92,575 | +3.4% |
| 1961 | 95,479 | +3.1% |
| 1962 | 98,309 | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 101,188 | +2.9% |
| 1964 | 104,664 | +3.4% |
| 1965 | 109,253 | +4.4% |
| 1966 | 114,512 | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 119,567 | +4.4% |
| 1968 | 123,721 | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 127,386 | +3.0% |
| 1970 | 131,351 | +3.1% |
| 1971 | 135,539 | +3.2% |
| 1972 | 139,763 | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 143,549 | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 144,265 | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 141,366 | -2.0% |
| 1976 | 137,755 | -2.6% |
| 1977 | 130,988 | -4.9% |
| 1978 | 128,544 | -1.9% |
| 1979 | 134,800 | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 142,741 | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 151,525 | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 159,798 | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 167,544 | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 174,859 | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 183,930 | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 194,903 | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 203,336 | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 208,087 | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 212,591 | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 218,311 | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 222,567 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 225,305 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 227,893 | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 227,788 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 224,035 | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 218,906 | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 216,487 | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 219,446 | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 227,946 | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 237,365 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 244,679 | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 253,275 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 254,960 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 254,535 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 259,762 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 264,621 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 270,254 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 278,615 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 288,427 | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 298,028 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 323,484 | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 351,597 | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 400,358 | +13.9% |
| 2014 | 441,246 | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 441,232 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 441,182 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 440,484 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 439,494 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 438,431 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 436,291 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 431,649 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 430,233 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 426,474 | -0.9% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 426,474 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 167,005, 2.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 426,474 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 359,940, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 76,994 | 64,267 | 89,563 | 9 |
| 1960s | 108,665 | 92,575 | 127,386 | 10 |
| 1970s | 136,792 | 128,544 | 144,265 | 10 |
| 1980s | 179,931 | 142,741 | 212,591 | 10 |
| 1990s | 222,868 | 216,487 | 227,946 | 10 |
| 2000s | 260,649 | 237,365 | 288,427 | 10 |
| 2010s | 401,554 | 298,028 | 441,246 | 10 |
| 2020s | 431,162 | 426,474 | 436,291 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More population data for Senegal
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.42 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.7576 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 32,563 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.44 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4124 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.346 (2100)
- Population density 244.19 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.10 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual population growth in Senegal?
- Annual population growth in Senegal was 426,474 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual population growth recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 441,246 in 2014.
- What is the lowest annual population growth recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 64,267 in 1951.
- How does Senegal rank for annual population growth?
- Senegal ranks 46th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual population growth rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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