Total population by age in Senegal
Senegal: Total population by age was 44.81 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
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.
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 |
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More population data for Senegal
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.346 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.44 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.39 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 11,836 (2024)
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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