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Senegal's Lake Retba, or Lac Rose, gets its pink hue from salt-loving algae and has salt levels almost as high as the Dead Sea.
Senegal
Republic of Senegal
Population, GDP, and key facts about Senegal — updated for 2026.
Capital · DAKARContinent · AFRICAISO · SEN
Senegal quick facts
- Population
- 18,501,984
- Area
- 196,710 km²
- Population density
- 94 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 32.2 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 1.7K
- Capital
- Dakar
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (Fr, XOF)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 105.8/month · Fr 64,175/month (2024)
- Language
- French
Senegal at human scale
Where does Senegal rank in the world?
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Compare Senegal with any country →Senegal's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 80%Renewables · 20%
- Oil79%
- Solar9%
- Wind5%
- Hydropower4%
- Bioenergy1%
- Coal1%
- Natural gas0%
Share of Senegal's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Senegal
What is the capital of Senegal?
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
What is Senegal's population?
Senegal has a population of 18,501,984.
What is Senegal's GDP per capita?
Senegal's GDP per capita is US$ 1.7K.
What is the currency of Senegal?
The currency of Senegal is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
What is the minimum wage in Senegal?
Senegal's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 105.8 per month (as of 2024) — Fr 64,175 per month in local currency.
Is Senegal bigger than Somalia, Fed. Rep.?
Somalia, Fed. Rep. is about 3.2× the size of Senegal by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.