Senegal Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Senegal's death rate was 5.6 in 2025, ranked 179th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Senegal's death rate stood at 5.6 in 2025, a rise of +0.0 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.6 by 2025. Senegal ranked 179th globally.
Senegal's death rate has undergone significant changes over the past six and a half decades, reflecting improvements in healthcare and living standards. With a current death rate of 5.60 per 1,000 people, Senegal ranks 179 globally, a notable decrease from its all-time peak of 25.00 in 1960. The country's death rate has been steadily declining, with a record low of 5.58 achieved in 2023. This trend is comparable to that of Morocco, which shares a similar death rate of 5.59. In comparison to other countries, Senegal's death rate is higher than that of Ecuador, which stands at 5.42. The decline in Senegal's death rate is a positive indicator of the country's progress in healthcare, particularly in reducing infant mortality and improving access to medical care. A continued improvement in healthcare infrastructure and investments in disease prevention programs are likely to further reduce the death rate, potentially moving Senegal up the global rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.6 | +0.0 | #179 |
| 2023 | 5.6 | −0.3 | #43 |
| 2022 | 5.9 | −0.4 | #51 |
| 2021 | 6.3 | +0.3 | #42 |
| 2020 | 6.1 | +0.1 | #40 |
| 2019 | 6.0 | −0.1 | #52 |
| 2018 | 6.1 | −0.2 | #58 |
| 2017 | 6.3 | −0.2 | #67 |
| 2016 | 6.5 | −0.2 | #72 |
| 2015 | 6.6 | −0.2 | #79 |
| 2014 | 6.9 | −0.2 | #82 |
| 2013 | 7.1 | −0.2 | #92 |
| 2012 | 7.3 | −0.2 | #101 |
| 2011 | 7.5 | −0.2 | #106 |
| 2010 | 7.7 | −0.2 | #113 |
Analysis
Senegal's death rate was 5.6 in 2025, a rise of +0.0 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 5.6 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's death rate was 5.6 in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Senegal's death rate peaked at 25.0 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Senegal was 5.6 in 2023.
Senegal ranks 179th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Senegal's death rate is projected to reach 5.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Senegal in 2025 was 5.6. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_death-rate,
title = {Senegal Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}