Total number of international immigrants in Senegal
Senegal: Total number of international immigrants was 281,867 immigrants in 2024. ▬ Flat
Total number of international immigrants in Senegal, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Senegal stood at 281,867 immigrants.
That represents a change of up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Senegal peaked at 287,654 immigrants in 1995 and was at its lowest, 231,901 immigrants, in 2000.
That places Senegal 103rd out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Senegal, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 270,410 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 287,654 immigrants | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 231,901 immigrants | -19.4% |
| 2005 | 238,298 immigrants | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 256,092 immigrants | +7.5% |
| 2015 | 266,496 immigrants | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 274,929 immigrants | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 281,867 immigrants | +2.5% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 281,867 immigrants is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937 immigrants, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 281,867 immigrants is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 89% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 279,032 immigrants | 270,410 immigrants | 287,654 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 235,100 immigrants | 231,901 immigrants | 238,298 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 261,294 immigrants | 256,092 immigrants | 266,496 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 278,398 immigrants | 274,929 immigrants | 281,867 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More population data for Senegal
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.7576 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3558 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4124 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.44 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Senegal?
- Total number of international immigrants in Senegal was 281,867 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 287,654 immigrants in 1995.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 231,901 immigrants in 2000.
- How does Senegal rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Senegal ranks 103rd out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Senegal data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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