UNFPA Senegal

Active in Senegal since 1975, UNFPA is committed to the reduction of maternal mortality and supports access to reproductive and sexual health services, including reproductive rights, for the most vulnerable segments of the population. While the number of maternal deaths in the country has been declining slightly and contraceptive prevalence increasing, faster progress is needed. UNFPA targets regions that are most in need of assistance and advocates for national policies including population dynamics, gender equality,, and the needs of young people.

Data overview View more

Population

Population, by age group, per cent
  •  
    Population aged 0-14
  •  
    Population aged 15-64
  •  
    Population aged 65+

Sexual and reproductive health

Births attended by skilled health personnel, per cent, 2014-2019
  •  
    Births attended by skilled health personnel

Family Planning

Proportion of demand satisfied with modern methods, women aged 15-49, per cent, 2022
  •  
    Modern method  

Education

Total net enrolment rate, percent

Gender, Rights, and Human Capital

Decision making on sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, percent, 2007-2022:
6
Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 girls aged 15-19, 2024:
67
Intimate partner violence, past 12 months, percent, 2018:
12
Decision making on women's own health care, percent, 2007-2022:
27
Decision making on contraceptive use, percent, 2007-2022:
81
Decision making on sexual intercourse, percent, 2007-2022:
18

Harmful Practices

Child marriage by age 18, percent, 2023:
31
Female genital mutilation prevalence among girls aged 15-19, percent, 2022:
25
Demographic Dividend: Senegal View more

Population Pyramid

Year: 1950
1000 men aged 100+ in 19620 women aged 100+ in 19620 men aged 95-99 in 19620 women aged 95-99 in 1962900 men aged 90-94 in 19620 women aged 90-94 in 19620 men aged 85-89 in 19620 women aged 85-89 in 1962800 men aged 80-84 in 19620 women aged 80-84 in 19626 men aged 75-79 in 19627 women aged 75-79 in 19627012 men aged 70-74 in 196214 women aged 70-74 in 196220 men aged 65-69 in 196223 women aged 65-69 in 19626029 men aged 60-64 in 196234 women aged 60-64 in 196240 men aged 55-59 in 196244 women aged 55-59 in 19625051 men aged 50-54 in 196255 women aged 50-54 in 196264 men aged 45-49 in 196266 women aged 45-49 in 19624078 men aged 40-44 in 196279 women aged 40-44 in 196293 men aged 35-39 in 196292 women aged 35-39 in 196230109 men aged 30-34 in 1962108 women aged 30-34 in 1962125 men aged 25-29 in 1962124 women aged 25-29 in 196220142 men aged 20-24 in 1962142 women aged 20-24 in 1962157 men aged 15-19 in 1962160 women aged 15-19 in 196210191 men aged 10-14 in 1962190 women aged 10-14 in 1962249 men aged 5-9 in 1962245 women aged 5-9 in 19620318 men aged 0-4 in 1962313 women aged 0-4 in 1962age5001.0K1.5K2.0K5001.0K1.5K2.0K
females
males
Population in thousands

Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is 37
020406080100

Total fertility rate

Total fertility rate is 7.10
02468
Select year range
Year : 1962 Note: Years 2017 to 2100 are projected data.
i
Source: United Nations, Population Division, World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision

We use cookies and other identifiers to help improve your online experience. By using our website you agree to this, see our cookie policy

X