Africa
Senegal: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Senegal: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Dakar
- Population
- 18.9 million
- Area
- 196,722 km²
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc
#69 by population · #86 by area · #106 economy in the world · #94 by population density
Population and society
Population of sn, 1960–2025. From 3.3 million in 1960 to 18.9 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 96 per km² (rank 94 of 194)
- Urban population
- 55.8% (2025)
- Under 15
- 37.7% (2025)
- Over 65
- 3.6% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 3.77 (2024)
- Internet users
- 60.1% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $37.0B (rank 106 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 2.7% (2025)
- Inflation
- 1.5% (2025)
- Forests
- 45% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.8 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Le Lion rouge
- Official name
- République du Sénégal
- Motto
- Un Peuple, Un But, Une Foi (French)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +221
- Internet domain
- .sn
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Demonym
- Senegalese
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania
- Highest point
- Népin Cliff (531 m)
- Largest city
- Dakar, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- France (1960)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $1,955 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 68.9 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.53 (rank 169 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 3,896,564 (2023) | 550 |
| Diourbel | 2,080,811 (2023) | 4,789 |
| Fatick | 908,858 (2023) | 7,910 |
| Kaffrine | 821,287 (2023) | 11,181 |
| Kaolack | 1,338,671 (2023) | 5,357 |
| Kédougou | 245,288 (2023) | 16,896 |
| Kolda | 916,513 (2023) | 21,011 |
| Louga | 1,127,119 (2023) | 24,847 |
| Matam | 833,657 (2023) | 29,616 |
| Saint-Louis | 1,204,863 (2023) | 19,034 |
| Sédhiou | 590,784 (2023) | 7,350 |
| Tambacounda | 988,193 (2023) | 42,706 |
| Thiès | 2,467,523 (2023) | 6,601 |
| Ziguinchor | 612,343 (2023) | 7,339 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Senegal · 1958–1959- Senegal · 1960–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Senegal?
Dakar
How many people live in Senegal?
18.9 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Senegal?
West African CFA Franc
What is the official language of Senegal?
French
What is the calling code of Senegal?
+221
Which countries border Senegal?
Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and Mauritania
What is the highest point of Senegal?
Népin Cliff (531 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.