Senegal
- Capital:
- Dakar
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Western Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Touba Mosquee, Dakar, Thies
- Abbreviation:
- SEN
19,366,548
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
19,366,548
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Senegal's population is projected to be 46,493,350 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19,366,548 | 2.38% | 68 |
| 2025 | 18,931,966 | 2.43% | 68 |
| 2020 | 16,789,219 | 2.67% | 71 |
| 2019 | 16,352,922 | 2.76% | 72 |
| 2018 | 15,914,498 | 2.84% | 72 |
| 2017 | 15,475,002 | 2.93% | 72 |
| 2015 | 14,593,331 | 2.92% | 72 |
| 2010 | 12,635,413 | 2.38% | 72 |
| 2005 | 11,235,472 | 2.42% | 73 |
| 2000 | 9,968,260 | 2.41% | 79 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19,366,548 | 2.38% | 68 |
| 2032 | 22,085,926 | 2.2% | 67 |
| 2037 | 24,407,572 | 2.02% | 64 |
| 2042 | 26,716,433 | 1.82% | 63 |
| 2047 | 29,002,003 | 1.65% | 63 |
| 2052 | 31,266,520 | 1.52% | 62 |
| 2057 | 33,506,164 | 1.39% | 60 |
| 2062 | 35,683,980 | 1.27% | 59 |
| 2067 | 37,755,946 | 1.14% | 57 |
| 2072 | 39,663,959 | 0.99% | 56 |
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Touba Mosquee has a metropolitan area population of 1,262,721, comprising 6.52%% of Senegal's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Touba Mosquee | 1,262,721 | 6.52% |
| 2 | Dakar | 1,063,571 | 5.49% |
| 3 | Thies | 388,022 | 2% |
| 4 | Keur Massar | 386,286 | 1.99% |
| 5 | Kaolack | 322,827 | 1.67% |
| 6 | Mbour | 305,723 | 1.58% |
| 7 | Yeumbeul Nord | 296,424 | 1.53% |
| 8 | Saint Louis | 272,270 | 1.41% |
| 9 | Ziguinchor | 225,019 | 1.16% |
| 10 | Grand Yoff | 187,159 | 0.97% |
As of 2026, Senegal has a total population of 19,366,548, ranking as the 68th most populous nation in the world.
Senegal has a net population change of approximately 1,196 people per day, driven by 1,518 births, 285 deaths, and net emigration of 37 people.
Senegal represents 0.24% of the total global population and 1.22% of Africa's population.
Senegal has a population density of 100.6 people per km² (approximately 260.5 per mi²), making it the 115th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 95.53% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Senegal is Wolof (39.7%) , followed by Pular (27.5%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Senegal, comprising 97.2% of the population.