Senegal

Continent

Africa

Capital

Dakar

Population

18,847,519

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Senegal

Population:: 18,847,519
Area:: 196,722 sq km
Currency:: Communaute Financiere Africaine francs
Languages:: French, Wolof, Pulaar, Jola, Mandinka, Serer, Soninke

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Senegal

GDP:: $78.045 billion
GDP per Capita:: $4,300
GDP Growth:: 4.58%
Inflation:: 5.94%
Unemployment:: 2.93%
Public Debt:: 48.3% of GDP
Credit Rating:: B+ (2000)

Political System

Governance structure of Senegal

Government Type:: presidential republic
Head of State:: President Bassirou Diomaye FAYE (since 2 April 2024)
Head of Government:: Prime Minister Ousmane SONKO (since 2 April 2024)
Judiciary:: Supreme Court or Cour Suprême (consists of the court president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers); Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionnel (consists of 7 members, including the court president, vice president, and 5 judges)
Administrative Divisions:: 14 regions (regions, singular - region); Dakar, Diourbel, Fatick, Kaffrine, Kaolack, Kéedougou, Kolda, Louga, Matam, Saint-Louis, Sedhiou, Tambacounda, Thies, Ziguinchor

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: No
Diplomatic Presence:: 2215 M ST NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

17.4% (2023 est.)

Industry

24.3% (2023 est.)

Services

49.2% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $6.78 billion
Imports:: $12.278 billion

Major Trading Partners

Mali 21

India 12

Switzerland 11

China 5

UAE 4

Economic Outlook

Senegal has a 4.58% GDP growth rate with 5.94% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.