Senegal Population Growth in the 1990s (1990 to 1999)

Senegal Population Growth from 1990 to 1999

This page shows Senegal population growth in the 1990s from 1990 to 1999. 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 1990 to 1999. Furthermore, this was three decades after Senegal’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Senegal country overview.

Chart of Senegal Population Growth in the 1990s (1990 to 1999)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Senegal’s population grew steadily from 1990 to 1999 for the decade. The population grew from 7.5 million  people in 1990 to 9.5 million people in 1999. As a result, the population grew by 26.7% in the 1990s (1990 to 1999). 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 2000s.