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Questions on the economy of Senegal
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What is the GDP of Senegal?
37.1 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 19 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Senegal?
Real GDP growth of +6.7 % in 2025 (IMF estimate).
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Is Senegal a rich country?
GDP per capita of 1,934 $ in 2025, close to the African median (1,768 $): no. 26 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Senegal?
19.2 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 23 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Senegal?
1.4 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF).
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Is Senegal highly indebted?
Public debt of 127.7 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 3 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Senegal in default?
The agencies consider Senegal in default or close to it: S&P CC · Moody's Ca. A restructuring of the debt, with losses for creditors, is expected.
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What is the credit rating of Senegal?
S&P CC · Moody's Ca: critical rating, no. 33 of the 34 African countries rated.
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What is the currency of Senegal?
Its currency: West African CFA franc (XOF). Fixed rate: 655.957 XOF for 1 EUR.
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What does Senegal export?
In 2024, mostly: Oil, gas, coal (30.6 %), Gold, diamonds and precious metals (12.4 %), Fish and seafood (6.9 %). First client: Mali (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Senegal part of?
ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), WAEMU (West African Economic and Monetary Union).
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Does Senegal have a stock exchange?
Its companies are listed on the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières, the regional exchange shared by 8 countries (48 listed securities).
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What share of the population of Senegal has electricity?
82.9 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources