Net migration in Senegal

Senegal: Net migration was -12,636 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-12,636
Change on year
down 22.6%
World rank
157th
of 215 countries
All-time high
38,386
in 2019
All-time low
-69,888
in 2010
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in Senegal, 1960–2025

-75.0k-50.0k-25.0k025.0k50.0k196019922025

Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

In 2025, net migration in Senegal stood at -12,636.

The figure is down 22.6% on the previous year and down 136.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in Senegal peaked at 38,386 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -69,888, in 2010.

Senegal ranks 157th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 13,198 9,337 17,264 10
1970s -7,402 -36,559 16,168 10
1980s -20,911 -32,616 -12,036 10
1990s -28,496 -45,189 -12,959 10
2000s -57,159 -69,239 -40,554 10
2010s 8,014 -69,888 38,386 10
2020s 7,142 -12,636 33,848 6

Countries ranked near Senegal

  1. 154 Jamaica -11,053 compare
  2. 155 Sierra Leone -11,309 compare
  3. 156 Paraguay -12,423 compare
  4. 158 Tanzania -12,730 compare
  5. 159 Serbia -13,086 compare
  6. 160 Estonia -13,350 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in Senegal?
Net migration in Senegal was -12,636 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in Senegal?
The highest recorded value was 38,386 in 2019.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in Senegal?
The lowest recorded value was -69,888 in 2010.
How does Senegal rank for net migration?
Senegal ranks 157th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration rising or falling in Senegal?
Over the last ten years it is down 136.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Senegal data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Net migration
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.