Total population by age (70 years old) in Senegal
Senegal: Total population by age was 44.81 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
44.81
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
91st
of 234 countries
All-time high
44.81
in 2023
All-time low
6.32
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Senegal, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population by age in Senegal is 44.81, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Senegal peaked at 44.81 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6.32, in 1950.
That places Senegal 91st out of 234 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6.32 | — |
| 1951 | 6.36 | +0.6% |
| 1952 | 6.42 | +1.0% |
| 1953 | 6.48 | +0.8% |
| 1954 | 6.51 | +0.5% |
| 1955 | 6.54 | +0.4% |
| 1956 | 6.58 | +0.7% |
| 1957 | 6.65 | +1.0% |
| 1958 | 6.71 | +1.0% |
| 1959 | 6.78 | +0.9% |
| 1960 | 6.85 | +1.1% |
| 1961 | 6.94 | +1.3% |
| 1962 | 7.04 | +1.4% |
| 1963 | 7.17 | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 7.38 | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 7.62 | +3.3% |
| 1966 | 7.87 | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 8.13 | +3.4% |
| 1968 | 8.4 | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 8.64 | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 8.88 | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 9.14 | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 9.42 | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 9.71 | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 10 | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 10.3 | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 10.59 | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 10.89 | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 11.19 | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 11.53 | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 11.88 | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 12.26 | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 12.66 | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 13.08 | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 13.52 | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 13.98 | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 14.48 | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 15.02 | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 15.58 | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 16.17 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 16.77 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 17.39 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 18.01 | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 18.66 | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 19.33 | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 20.01 | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 20.66 | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 21.3 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 21.91 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 22.48 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 23.04 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 23.6 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 24.29 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 25.08 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 25.84 | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 26.55 | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 27.35 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 28.24 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 29.01 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 29.56 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 30.01 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 30.53 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 31.17 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 31.97 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 32.73 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 33.28 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 34.24 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 35.38 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 36.17 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 37.25 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 38.88 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 40.74 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 42.76 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 44.81 | +4.8% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 44.81 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 32.48, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 44.81 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.37, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.53 | 6.32 | 6.78 | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.6 | 6.85 | 8.64 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.17 | 8.88 | 11.53 | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.86 | 11.88 | 16.17 | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.65 | 16.77 | 22.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.26 | 23.04 | 29.56 | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.27 | 30.01 | 37.25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.8 | 38.88 | 44.81 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More population data for Senegal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 32,563 Persons (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Senegal?
- Total population by age in Senegal was 44.81 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 44.81 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.32 in 1950.
- How does Senegal rank for total population by age?
- Senegal ranks 91st out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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