International Migrant Population Statistics in Senegal (2026)
In 2024, 1.5% of the population in Senegal were international migrants, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 1.6% in 2020 to 1.5% in 2024 (−0.1 percentage points). Senegal ranks #30 of 48 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #163 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 1.5% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Senegal as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −0.1 pp (2024)
- Down from 1.6% in 2020 to 1.5% in 2024 (−0.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 3.5% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 3.5% in 1990 to 1.5% in 2024.
- Peak value (1990)
- 3.5% (1990)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 1.5%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #30 of 48 (2024)
- Senegal ranks 30 of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #163 of 216 (2024)
- Senegal ranks 163 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 3.3% (2024)
- Senegal (1.5%) is below the average of 3.3% across the 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2023)
- $3.3 billion (2023)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Senegal (2024)
- 60.1% (2024)
- 60.1% of the population in Senegal used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 18.5 million (2024)
- Senegal had a population of 18.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.5% | −0.1 pp |
| 2020 | 1.6% | −0.2 pp |
| 2015 | 1.8% | −0.2 pp |
| 2010 | 2% | −0.1 pp |
| 2005 | 2.1% | −0.2 pp |
| 2000 | 2.3% | −1.0 pp |
| 1995 | 3.3% | −0.2 pp |
| 1990 | 3.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Senegal were international migrants?
1.5% of the population in Senegal were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
When did international migrant population in Senegal peak?
The highest value in the available series was 3.5% in 1990; the latest (2024) value is 1.5%.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Senegal?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Senegal.
Where does the international migrant population data for Senegal come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Senegal is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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