Senegal Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Senegal Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Senegal population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. Senegal’s official name is the Republic of Senegal. The country is located on the West coast of the continent of Africa. Additionally, it borders The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and Mauritania.  Eventually, Senegal declared independence on June 20, 1960.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Senegal from 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was two decades after Senegal’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Senegal country overview.

Chart of Senegal Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Senegal’s population grew steadily from 1980 to 1989 for the decade. The population grew from 5.5 million  people in 1980 to 7.3 million people in 1989. As a result, the population grew by 32.7% in the 1980s (1980 to 1989). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Senegal is approximately 68.2 years (2019). Lastly, around 45% of Senegal’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Senegal has increased from 38.2 years in 1960 to 68.2 years in 2019. To conclude, Senegal maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Senegal’s population growth in the 1990s.