Senegal Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

Senegal Population Growth from 2010 to 2019

This page shows Senegal population growth in the 2010s from 2010 to 2019. 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 2010 to 2019. Furthermore, this was five decades after Senegal’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Senegal country overview.

Chart of Senegal Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Senegal’s population grew steadily from 2010 to 2019 for the decade. The population grew from 12.6 million  people in 2010 to 16.2 million people in 2019. As a result, the population grew by 28.6% in the 2010s (2010 to 2019). 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.