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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)
- Language
- French
Senegal at human scale
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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).
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 September 2026.