MigrantoImmigrants in Senegal
236.4K foreign-born residents — the #105 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Africa is the leading region of origin at 92%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Senegal.
Senegal is a primary destination for emigrants from Mauritania
Senegal attracts 52% of all emigrants from Mauritania, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 38% to 23%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 234420 |
| 1995 | 250568 |
| 2000 | 198779 |
| 2005 | 202949 |
| 2010 | 216300 |
| 2015 | 223527 |
| 2020 | 230574 |
| 2024 | 236392 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Guinea | Mauritania | Mali | Guinea-Bissau | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Senegal as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Senegal
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Senegal?
Around 236.4K foreign-born residents live in Senegal, making it the #105-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Senegal changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Senegal has grown from 223.5K to 236.4K people, a growth of about 6%.
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