Senegal Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 67th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
19,503,410
The population of Senegal is about 19,503,410 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 19.4 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.23% of the world's people.
Senegal is ranked 67th of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 2.3% a year, roughly 1,218 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 30.4 million. That is 5.8 times its 1960 population of 3.3 million. Population density is 101 people per square kilometre. 56% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
19.4 million
Yearly change
+2.30%
World rank
67th
Share of world
0.23%
Density
101/km²
Land area
192,530 km²
Life expectancy
68.9 yrs
Births per woman
3.77
GDP per capita
$1,955
GDP
$37.0B
Population of Senegal, 1960–2050
Senegal population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,340,907 | — | 17 |
| 1970 | 4,466,328 | +3.03% | 23 |
| 1980 | 5,845,638 | +2.50% | 30 |
| 1990 | 7,720,523 | +2.91% | 40 |
| 2000 | 9,968,260 | +2.44% | 52 |
| 2010 | 12,635,413 | +2.42% | 66 |
| 2020 | 16,789,219 | +2.67% | 87 |
| 2024 | 18,501,984 | +2.35% | 96 |
| 2026proj. | 19,366,548 | +2.30% | 101 |
| 2030proj. | 21,163,192 | +2.20% | 110 |
| 2040proj. | 25,797,510 | +1.82% | 134 |
| 2050proj. | 30,364,954 | +1.51% | 158 |
Senegal vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 9.2 times as many people as Senegal. Bangladesh is 13.6 times more densely populated.
Senegal population: questions and answers
What is the population of Senegal in 2026?
About 19,366,548 (19.4 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Senegal's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.30% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Senegal?
About 101 people per km², with a land area of 192,530 km².
What will the population of Senegal be in 2050?
About 30.4 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Senegal?
Dakar.
What is the life expectancy in Senegal?
68.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.