MigrantoImmigrants in Senegal
236.4K foreigners live in Senegal — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Senegal by country
The 3 largest groups make up 59% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Guinea | 54779 |
| Mauritania | 47547 |
| Mali | 36252 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 31321 |
| Sierra Leone | 15843 |
| France | 14719 |
| Gambia | 5764 |
| Algeria | 4447 |
| Morocco | 4376 |
| Benin | 3834 |
| Ivory Coast | 3002 |
| Ghana | 1892 |
| Niger | 1796 |
| Togo | 1783 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1513 |
| Lebanon | 1169 |
| Cameroon | 1076 |
| Germany | 927 |
| Nigeria | 869 |
| USA | 847 |
| Central African Republic | 741 |
| Brazil | 687 |
| Liberia | 459 |
| DR Congo | 371 |
| Rwanda | 289 |
| Turkey | 89 |
By region of origin
92% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Senegal in numbers
52% of all emigrants from Mauritania live in Senegal
No other country has more people born in Mauritania.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 38% to 23%.
Immigrant population in Senegal over time
Foreigners living in Senegal, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 234420 |
| 1995 | 250568 |
| 2000 | 198779 |
| 2005 | 202949 |
| 2010 | 216300 |
| 2015 | 223527 |
| 2020 | 230574 |
| 2024 | 236392 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Senegal, by year
| Year | Guineans | Mauritanians | Malians | Bissau-Guineans | Sierra Leoneans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 42570 | 89862 | 28161 | 23825 | 12313 |
| 1995 | 44519 | 98848 | 29450 | 24916 | 12876 |
| 2000 | 40236 | 59956 | 26917 | 23437 | 11638 |
| 2005 | 43297 | 53740 | 28788 | 24985 | 12523 |
| 2010 | 48426 | 50090 | 32035 | 27726 | 14007 |
| 2015 | 51711 | 45357 | 34245 | 29591 | 14963 |
| 2020 | 53430 | 46376 | 35360 | 30550 | 15453 |
| 2024 | 54779 | 47547 | 36252 | 31321 | 15843 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Senegal
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Senegal
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Senegal?
Around 236.4K immigrants live in Senegal — the world's #105 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Senegal are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Senegal — that's 236.4K out of a total population of 18.5M.
Where do most immigrants in Senegal come from?
Most immigrants in Senegal come from Guinea, Mauritania and Mali — these three countries account for about 59% of all immigrants.
How many Guineans live in Senegal?
Around 54.8K Guineans live in Senegal — about 23% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Senegal growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Senegal has grown from 223.5K to 236.4K, about 6%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Senegal come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Senegal. Their children born in Senegal are not included.
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