Net migration metrics in Senegal
Senegal: Net migration metrics was -9,999 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-9,999
Change on year
down 160.9%
World rank
182nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
38,386
in 2019
All-time low
-69,888
in 2010
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Senegal, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Senegal recorded -9,999 for net migration metrics in 2023.
The figure is down 160.9% on the previous year and down 128.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Senegal peaked at 38,386 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -69,888, in 2010.
That places Senegal 182nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5,174 | — |
| 1951 | 5,777 | +11.7% |
| 1952 | 6,342 | +9.8% |
| 1953 | 6,875 | +8.4% |
| 1954 | 7,393 | +7.5% |
| 1955 | 7,864 | +6.4% |
| 1956 | 8,295 | +5.5% |
| 1957 | 8,645 | +4.2% |
| 1958 | 8,949 | +3.5% |
| 1959 | 9,155 | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 9,337 | +2.0% |
| 1961 | 9,549 | +2.3% |
| 1962 | 9,809 | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 10,371 | +5.7% |
| 1964 | 11,892 | +14.7% |
| 1965 | 13,913 | +17.0% |
| 1966 | 15,849 | +13.9% |
| 1967 | 17,107 | +7.9% |
| 1968 | 17,264 | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 16,887 | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 16,168 | -4.3% |
| 1971 | 15,131 | -6.4% |
| 1972 | 13,852 | -8.5% |
| 1973 | 11,382 | -17.8% |
| 1974 | 3,347 | -70.6% |
| 1975 | -7,870 | -335.1% |
| 1976 | -18,716 | +137.8% |
| 1977 | -35,731 | +90.9% |
| 1978 | -36,559 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | -35,022 | -4.2% |
| 1980 | -32,616 | -6.9% |
| 1981 | -29,959 | -8.1% |
| 1982 | -27,672 | -7.6% |
| 1983 | -26,222 | -5.2% |
| 1984 | -24,858 | -5.2% |
| 1985 | -18,644 | -25.0% |
| 1986 | -12,655 | -32.1% |
| 1987 | -12,086 | -4.5% |
| 1988 | -12,036 | -0.4% |
| 1989 | -12,362 | +2.7% |
| 1990 | -12,959 | +4.8% |
| 1991 | -13,783 | +6.4% |
| 1992 | -14,796 | +7.3% |
| 1993 | -16,649 | +12.5% |
| 1994 | -22,633 | +35.9% |
| 1995 | -31,001 | +37.0% |
| 1996 | -39,162 | +26.3% |
| 1997 | -44,506 | +13.6% |
| 1998 | -45,189 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | -44,284 | -2.0% |
| 2000 | -42,854 | -3.2% |
| 2001 | -41,422 | -3.3% |
| 2002 | -40,554 | -2.1% |
| 2003 | -57,213 | +41.1% |
| 2004 | -59,879 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | -61,781 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | -64,254 | +4.0% |
| 2007 | -66,580 | +3.6% |
| 2008 | -67,812 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | -69,239 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | -69,888 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | -43,350 | -38.0% |
| 2012 | -42,978 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 34,878 | -181.2% |
| 2014 | 36,030 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 34,387 | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 29,498 | -14.2% |
| 2017 | 29,605 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 33,567 | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 38,386 | +14.4% |
| 2020 | 33,848 | -11.8% |
| 2021 | 25,519 | -24.6% |
| 2022 | 16,425 | -35.6% |
| 2023 | -9,999 | -160.9% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's -9,999 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's -9,999 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 2.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Senegal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -335.1% | 3,347 | -7,870 |
| 2013 | +181.2% | -42,978 | 34,878 |
| 2023 | -160.9% | 16,425 | -9,999 |
| 1976 | -137.8% | -7,870 | -18,716 |
| 1977 | -90.9% | -18,716 | -35,731 |
| 1974 | -70.6% | 11,382 | 3,347 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7,447 | 5,174 | 9,155 | 10 |
| 1960s | 13,198 | 9,337 | 17,264 | 10 |
| 1970s | -7,402 | -36,559 | 16,168 | 10 |
| 1980s | -20,911 | -32,616 | -12,036 | 10 |
| 1990s | -28,496 | -45,189 | -12,959 | 10 |
| 2000s | -57,159 | -69,239 | -40,554 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,014 | -69,888 | 38,386 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,448 | -9,999 | 33,848 | 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 net migration metrics in Senegal?
- Net migration metrics in Senegal was -9,999 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 38,386 in 2019.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was -69,888 in 2010.
- How does Senegal rank for net migration metrics?
- Senegal ranks 182nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 128.7%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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