Senegal GDP Per Capita (2026)
Senegal has a growing West African economy supported by services, agriculture, fisheries, construction, trade, transport, tourism, and expanding energy activity. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track economic progress on a per-person basis. Explore Senegal’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$2,054
Est. in USD
World Rank
#157
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.1%
+$118
Africa Rank
#25
Out of 54 countries
1. Senegal GDP Per Capita in 2026
Senegal’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across services, agriculture, industry, trade, and infrastructure. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps compare Senegal with economies of different sizes. The indicator also helps show how investment and economic diversification translate into output generated per person.
2. Senegal GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Senegal GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,054 | +6.1% |
| 2025 | $1,936 | +10.1% |
| 2024 | $1,759 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $1,690 | +7.3% |
| 2022 | $1,575 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | $1,601 | +9.1% |
| 2020 | $1,467 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $1,436 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | $1,459 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | $1,361 | +7.2% |
| 2016 | $1,270 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | $1,219 | -12.7% |
| 2014 | $1,397 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $1,373 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | $1,319 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | $1,367 | +7.4% |
| 2010 | $1,273 | -2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,308 | -6.8% |
| 2008 | $1,404 | +17.2% |
| 2007 | $1,198 | +16.5% |
| 2006 | $1,028 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | $993 | +6.5% |
| 2004 | $932 | +12.0% |
| 2003 | $832 | +22.2% |
| 2002 | $681 | +5.1% |
| 2001 | $648 | +5.5% |
| 2000 | $614 | -11.0% |
| 1999 | $690 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | $686 | +6.7% |
| 1997 | $643 | -9.1% |
| 1996 | $707 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | $693 | +23.5% |
| 1994 | $561 | -34.2% |
| 1993 | $853 | -8.4% |
| 1992 | $931 | +4.1% |
| 1991 | $894 | -4.5% |
| 1990 | $936 | +13.0% |
| 1989 | $828 | -4.4% |
| 1988 | $866 | -4.0% |
| 1987 | $902 | +16.7% |
| 1986 | $773 | +37.3% |
| 1985 | $563 | +6.2% |
| 1984 | $530 | -5.4% |
| 1983 | $560 | -13.2% |
| 1982 | $645 | -4.9% |
| 1981 | $678 | -11.7% |
| 1980 | $768 | — |
4. Senegal GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+28.3%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+61.7%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+99.8%
(2006 to 2026)
Senegal’s GDP per capita has generally increased as infrastructure, services, agriculture, construction, investment, and new energy-related activity have expanded. Population growth, inflation, exchange rates, commodity prices, and external demand can influence annual performance. Historical data helps show whether strong national economic expansion is translating into sustained gains in output per resident.
5. Senegal GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Senegal
$2,054
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Senegal’s GDP per capita is approximately
37.8%
below the
Africa average
and
91.8%
below the world average.
6. Senegal GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Kenya | $2,714 |
| #23 | Congo | $2,554 |
| #24 | Cameroon | $2,125 |
| #25 | Senegal | $2,054 |
| #26 | Comoros | $1,951 |
| #27 | Guinea | $1,848 |
| #28 | Zambia | $1,831 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Senegal
Senegal GDP (Nominal)
$40.5 Billion
(2026)
Senegal GDP Per Capita
$2,054
(2026)
Senegal’s total GDP captures the full scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights Senegal’s growing economic importance within West Africa, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic output per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of national development.
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8. Senegal GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $2,083 | +1.4% |
| 2028 | $2,125 | +2.0% |
| 2029 | $2,169 | +2.1% |
| 2030 | $2,246 | +3.6% |
Senegal GDP per capita is projected to reach $2,246 by 2030, representing a 9.3% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Senegal GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Senegal GDP per capita is estimated at $2,054 in 2026.
It ranks #157 globally and #25 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 6.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 28.3%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 61.7%.
It is approximately 37.8% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 91.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $2,246 by 2030, 9.3% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Senegal GDP Per Capita FAQs
Senegal GDP per capita is estimated at $2,054 in 2026.
Senegal ranks #157 globally and #25 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.1% compared with 2025.
Senegal GDP per capita was approximately $1,219 in 2015.
Senegal GDP per capita is approximately 37.8% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.