Remittance Inflows Statistics in Senegal (2026)
In 2023, personal remittances received in Senegal stood at $3.3 billion, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from $2.9 billion in 2022 to $3.3 billion in 2023. Senegal ranks #5 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #53 of 179 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- $3.3 billion (2023)
- Remittance Inflows in Senegal as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +12.2% (2023)
- Up from $2.9 billion in 2022 to $3.3 billion in 2023.
- CAGR 1990–2023
- +10% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from $142.1 million in 1990 to $3.3 billion in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $142.1 million (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $142.1 million in 1990 to $3.3 billion in 2023.
- Record high (2023)
- $3.3 billion (2023)
- The 2023 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Senegal.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #5 of 42 (2023)
- Senegal ranks 5 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #53 of 179 (2023)
- Senegal ranks 53 of 179 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- $1.5 billion (2023)
- Senegal ($3.3 billion) is above the average of $1.5 billion across the 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $4 billion (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.4%); not an official figure.
- Personal remittances, received (% of GDP) (2023)
- 10.6% (2023)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 1.5% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Senegal (2024)
- 60.1% (2024)
- 60.1% of the population in Senegal used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 18.5 million (2024)
- Senegal had a population of 18.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2023
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.3B | +12.2% |
| 2022 | 2.9B | −6.0% |
| 2021 | 3.1B | +18.8% |
| 2020 | 2.6B | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 2.5B | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 2.4B | +13.0% |
| 2017 | 2.1B | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 2B | +12.7% |
| 2015 | 1.8B | −9.0% |
| 2014 | 1.9B | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 1.8B | +12.8% |
| 2012 | 1.6B | −2.5% |
| 2011 | 1.6B | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 1.5B | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 1.4B | −8.5% |
| 2008 | 1.5B | +24.2% |
| 2007 | 1.2B | +28.9% |
| 2006 | 926.1M | +17.4% |
| 2005 | 789.1M | +24.5% |
| 2004 | 634M | +23.8% |
| 2003 | 512.1M | +47.9% |
| 2002 | 346.1M | +13.5% |
| 2001 | 304.9M | +30.3% |
| 2000 | 234.1M | +25.8% |
| 1999 | 186M | +26.2% |
| 1998 | 147.4M | −2.0% |
| 1997 | 150.5M | −0.0% |
| 1996 | 150.5M | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 146M | +28.3% |
| 1994 | 113.8M | −33.0% |
| 1993 | 170M | −3.2% |
| 1992 | 175.7M | +8.1% |
| 1991 | 162.6M | +14.4% |
| 1990 | 142.1M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances received in Senegal?
Personal remittances received in Senegal stood at $3.3 billion in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the remittance inflows data for Senegal come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT). The latest observation for Senegal is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has remittance inflows in Senegal changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $142.1 million in 1990 to $3.3 billion in 2023.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, 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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