Annual change in population in Senegal
Senegal: Annual change in population was 426,474 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Senegal, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Senegal is 426,474 people, 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 change in population in Senegal peaked at 441,246 people in 2014 and was at its lowest, 64,267 people, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 76,994 people | 64,267 people | 89,563 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 108,665 people | 92,575 people | 127,386 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 136,792 people | 128,544 people | 144,265 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 179,931 people | 142,741 people | 212,591 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 222,868 people | 216,487 people | 227,946 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 260,649 people | 237,365 people | 288,427 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 401,554 people | 298,028 people | 441,246 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 431,162 people | 426,474 people | 436,291 people | 4 |
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More population data for Senegal
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.10 million people (2100)
- Population density 244.19 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.77 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 11,836 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.77 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.77 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 2.4% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 3.82 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Senegal?
- Annual change in population in Senegal was 426,474 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 441,246 people in 2014.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 64,267 people in 1951.
- How does Senegal rank for annual change in population?
- Senegal ranks 46th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population 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 UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.