What is the Population of Senegal?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Senegal has a population of approximately 18,593,258 people, making it the 69th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.23% of the world's population. With a land area of 196,722 km², the population density is roughly 95 people per km².
| Population | 18,593,258 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 69th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.23% |
| Area | 196,722 km² |
| Population density | 95 / km² |
| Demonym | Senegalese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 18,593,258 | 69th |
| Somalia | 19,655,000 | 66th |
| Chad | 19,340,757 | 67th |
| Romania | 19,036,031 | 68th |
| Ecuador | 18,103,660 | 70th |
| Netherlands | 18,100,436 | 71st |
| Guatemala | 18,079,810 | 72nd |
Senegal compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | 2,422,712 | 10,689 |
| Guinea | 14,363,931 | 245,857 |
| Mali | 22,395,489 | 1,240,192 |
| Mauritania | 4,927,532 | 1,030,700 |
Senegal in context
- Senegal covers 196,722 km², making it the 86th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania.
- With 18,593,258 people, Senegal holds about 4.2% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Senegal is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Senegal — FAQ
What is the population of Senegal?
The population of Senegal is approximately 18,593,258 (18.6 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Senegal in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Senegal at approximately 18,593,258 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Senegal is the 69th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Senegal?
Approximately 18,593,258 people live in Senegal, making it the 69th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Senegal rank by population?
Senegal is the 69th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.23%.
What is the population density of Senegal?
Senegal has a population density of roughly 95 people per km², based on a land area of 196,722 km².
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