SEN · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)

Location

GDP per capita: 1,773 USD (PPP: 5,071 intl$) · Total GDP: 32.8 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Senegal is 140 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 32.81 billion USD 1,773 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 1,680 USD
GDP (PPP) 5,071 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 32.81 1,773
2023 30.70 1,698
2022 27.78 1,574
2021 27.52 1,598
2020 24.53 1,461
2019 23.40 1,431
2018 23.12 1,453
2017 21.00 1,357
2016 19.04 1,266
2015 17.77 1,218
2014 19.80 1,399
2013 18.92 1,380
2012 17.66 1,327
2011 17.81 1,375
2010 16.12 1,276
2009 16.15 1,309
2008 16.85 1,399
2007 13.99 1,189
2006 11.70 1,017
2005 11.01 980
2004 10.08 918
2003 8.77 818
2002 7.01 669
2001 6.51 637
2000 6.01 603
1999 6.59 678
1998 6.51 685
1997 6.04 651
1996 6.56 723
1995 6.33 715
1994 5.03 584
1993 7.37 878
1992 7.77 951
1991 7.26 913
1990 7.39 957
1989 6.37 849
1988 6.42 880
1987 6.49 916
1986 5.39 784
1985 3.82 571
1984 3.49 536
1983 3.57 564
1982 4.01 652
1981 4.10 683
1980 4.51 772
1979 4.08 716
1978 3.28 589
1977 2.94 540
1976 2.87 541
1975 2.83 547
1974 2.10 417
1973 1.86 381
1972 1.62 342
1971 1.34 291
1970 1.30 290
1969 1.25 287
1968 1.31 311
1967 1.25 305
1966 1.25 315
1965 1.21 314
1964 1.19 318
1963 1.12 309
1962 1.09 307
1961 1.06 308
1960 1.00 300

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Senegal play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Senegal Per Capita
Imports 14.25 billion USD (43.4% of GDP)
Exports 8.10 billion USD (24.7% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Data on government debt, budget deficit/surplus, and household debt is being collected.

Note: Household debt data represents domestic credit to private sector (% of GDP) from World Bank. This indicator includes credit to both households and non-financial corporations, providing an approximation of household debt levels.

Corruption in Senegal

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 2.7%
2024 2.8%
2023 2.8%
2022 2.8%
2021 3.4%
2020 3.4%
2019 2.9%
2018 3.5%
2017 4.1%
2016 4.5%
2015 6.8%
2014 5.8%
2013 5.0%
2012 3.9%
2011 2.9%
2010 2.8%
2009 2.8%
2008 2.8%
2007 2.8%
2006 2.8%
2005 2.7%
2004 2.8%
2003 2.8%
2002 2.8%
2001 2.7%
2000 2.6%
1999 2.7%
1998 2.8%
1997 2.8%
1996 2.8%
1995 2.8%
1994 2.9%
1993 2.9%
1992 2.9%
1991 2.9%

Inflation rates in percentages 1968 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 0.8%
2023 5.9%
2022 9.7%
2021 2.2%
2020 2.5%
2019 1.8%
2018 0.5%
2017 1.3%
2016 0.8%
2015 0.1%
2014 -1.1%
2013 0.7%
2012 1.4%
2011 3.4%
2010 1.2%
2009 -2.2%
2008 7.3%
2007 5.9%
2006 2.1%
2005 1.7%
2004 0.5%
2003 -0.1%
2002 2.3%
2001 3.0%
2000 0.7%
1999 0.8%
1998 1.2%
1997 1.8%
1996 2.8%
1995 7.9%
1994 32.3%
1993 -0.6%
1992 -0.1%
1991 -1.8%
1990 0.3%
1989 0.4%
1988 -1.8%
1987 -4.1%
1986 6.2%
1985 13.0%
1984 11.8%
1983 11.6%
1982 17.4%
1981 5.9%
1980 8.7%
1979 9.7%
1978 3.4%
1977 11.3%
1976 1.1%
1975 31.7%
1974 16.6%
1973 11.3%
1972 6.2%
1971 3.9%
1970 2.8%
1969 4.0%
1968 0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Senegal in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Senegal is 1,773 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 5,071 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Senegal?

The main economic sectors in Senegal include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Senegal in 2024?

The inflation rate in Senegal is 0.8% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Senegal including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Senegal's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Senegal's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026