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Senegal economy
Senegal’s economy grew 6.7% in 2025, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 1.5% in 2025, and 2.7% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 6.7% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.5% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $37.0 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $1,955 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $5,071 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | −19.8% | 2023 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | −4.9% | 2023 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 17.9% | 2021 |
| Population | 18.9 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.