Senegal GDP (2026)
LiveSenegal has one of West Africaโs fastest-modernizing economies, supported by services, agriculture, fisheries, construction, and infrastructure development. Dakar serves as a major commercial and transportation hub, while new energy projects are expanding the country's economic opportunities. This page explores Senegal GDP figures, historical growth, and economic prospects for 2026.
Senegal GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Senegal's GDP in 2026 is $40.47B.
It ranks #111 among 218 countries.
Senegal contributes 0.03% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $2,054 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.20% in 2026.
Senegal GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $40,469,000,000 | 2.20% | $2,054 | 0.03% | #110 |
| 2025 | $37,116,000,000 | 7.90% | $1,936 | 0.03% | #110 |
| 2024 | $32,829,000,000 | 6.10% | $1,759 | 0.03% | #109 |
| 2023 | $30,701,000,000 | 4.30% | $1,690 | 0.03% | #111 |
| 2022 | $27,843,000,000 | 3.90% | $1,575 | 0.03% | #111 |
| 2021 | $27,535,000,000 | 6.50% | $1,601 | 0.03% | #108 |
| 2020 | $24,566,000,000 | 1.30% | $1,467 | 0.03% | #107 |
| 2019 | $23,405,000,000 | 4.60% | $1,436 | 0.03% | #112 |
| 2018 | $23,127,000,000 | 6.20% | $1,459 | 0.03% | #113 |
| 2017 | $20,989,000,000 | 7.40% | $1,361 | 0.03% | #113 |
| 2016 | $19,035,000,000 | 6.40% | $1,270 | 0.02% | #113 |
| 2015 | $17,777,000,000 | 6.40% | $1,219 | 0.02% | #113 |
| 2014 | $19,802,000,000 | 6.20% | $1,397 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 2013 | $18,919,000,000 | 2.40% | $1,373 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 2012 | $17,672,000,000 | 4.00% | $1,319 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2011 | $17,811,000,000 | 1.30% | $1,367 | 0.02% | #116 |
| 2010 | $16,134,000,000 | 3.40% | $1,273 | 0.02% | #112 |
| 2009 | $16,128,000,000 | 2.80% | $1,308 | 0.03% | #108 |
| 2008 | $16,852,000,000 | 3.70% | $1,404 | 0.03% | #111 |
| 2007 | $13,996,000,000 | 2.80% | $1,198 | 0.02% | #111 |
| 2006 | $11,699,000,000 | 2.30% | $1,028 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 2005 | $11,015,000,000 | 4.30% | $993 | 0.02% | #110 |
| 2004 | $10,072,000,000 | 4.60% | $932 | 0.02% | #109 |
| 2003 | $8,767,000,000 | 5.60% | $832 | 0.02% | #107 |
| 2002 | $7,001,000,000 | 0.10% | $681 | 0.02% | #111 |
| 2001 | $6,508,000,000 | 4.30% | $648 | 0.02% | #111 |
| 2000 | $6,016,000,000 | 3.90% | $614 | 0.02% | #112 |
| 1999 | $6,599,000,000 | 6.00% | $690 | 0.02% | #107 |
| 1998 | $6,416,000,000 | 6.00% | $686 | 0.02% | #105 |
| 1997 | $5,867,000,000 | 2.70% | $643 | 0.02% | #109 |
| 1996 | $6,300,000,000 | 1.90% | $707 | 0.02% | #104 |
| 1995 | $6,026,000,000 | 6.10% | $693 | 0.02% | #103 |
| 1994 | $4,746,000,000 | -0.20% | $561 | 0.02% | #105 |
| 1993 | $7,014,000,000 | 1.30% | $853 | 0.03% | #89 |
| 1992 | $7,435,000,000 | 1.20% | $931 | 0.03% | #82 |
| 1991 | $6,955,000,000 | 2.60% | $894 | 0.03% | #80 |
| 1990 | $7,078,000,000 | -0.70% | $936 | 0.03% | #78 |
| 1989 | $6,083,000,000 | 4.00% | $828 | 0.03% | #79 |
| 1988 | $6,173,000,000 | -0.60% | $866 | 0.03% | #81 |
| 1987 | $6,241,000,000 | 6.10% | $902 | 0.04% | #79 |
| 1986 | $5,188,000,000 | 3.10% | $773 | 0.03% | #83 |
| 1985 | $3,668,000,000 | 3.30% | $563 | 0.03% | #95 |
| 1984 | $3,350,000,000 | 3.70% | $530 | 0.03% | #95 |
| 1983 | $3,435,000,000 | -5.30% | $560 | 0.03% | #91 |
| 1982 | $3,850,000,000 | 7.80% | $645 | 0.03% | #89 |
| 1981 | $3,934,000,000 | 5.10% | $678 | 0.03% | #89 |
| 1980 | $4,338,000,000 | -0.80% | $768 | 0.04% | #83 |
Senegal GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $42,165,000,000 | 2.30% | $2,083 | 0.03% | #107 |
| 2028 | $44,186,000,000 | 3.00% | $2,125 | 0.03% | #108 |
| 2029 | $46,352,000,000 | 2.90% | $2,169 | 0.03% | #109 |
| 2030 | $49,312,000,000 | 4.30% | $2,246 | 0.03% | #108 |
| 2031 | $52,610,000,000 | 4.60% | $2,332 | 0.03% | #106 |
Senegal Economy Overview
Senegal has one of West Africa's most diversified economies, with services, agriculture, fisheries, construction, transportation, and manufacturing all contributing to growth. Dakar serves as a major financial, commercial, and maritime hub connecting regional trade across West Africa.
Agriculture produces peanuts, millet, rice, fruits, vegetables, and fisheries products. Manufacturing includes food processing, cement, chemicals, textiles, and petroleum refining. Tourism, banking, telecommunications, logistics, and public infrastructure projects have expanded rapidly, while recent offshore oil and natural gas developments are creating new opportunities for economic diversification.
Senegal GDP Outlook
Senegalโs outlook is supported by infrastructure investment, service-sector expansion, agriculture, fisheries, and the development of offshore energy resources. Oil and natural gas production could strengthen exports and government revenue, while logistics, construction, telecommunications, and manufacturing may benefit from improved infrastructure. Effective management of new resource income will be important. Public debt, youth unemployment, political uncertainty, commodity-price fluctuations, climate pressures, and unequal access to economic opportunities remain key challenges.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1980โ2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $40,469,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Senegal's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2.20%.
GDP per capita in Senegal is approximately $2,054 in 2026.
Senegal ranks #111 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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