Senegal Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Senegal's net migration was -12,636 in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 22.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Senegal's net migration stood at -12,636 in 2025, a decline of +2,329 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -29,112 by 2026. Senegal ranked 60th globally.
Senegal's net migration has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, spanning from a net outflow of 69,888 people in 2010, considered the country's all-time trough, to a peak of 38,386 inbound migrants in 2019. Following this peak, Senegal has witnessed a decline in net migration, with the latest available data indicating a net outflow of 12,636 people in 2025. This trend is comparable to that of Tanzania, where the net migration rate has also been negative, reaching -12,730 people in the same year. The decline in net migration may be attributed to various factors, including economic conditions and regional instability. To reverse this trend, improvements in Senegal's economic prospects, particularly in the job market, could attract more migrants and potentially lead to a shift in the country's migration balance.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -49,721 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -39,416 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -29,112 | - | - |
| 2025 | -12,636 | −2,329 | #60 |
| 2024 | -10,307 | −308 | #62 |
| 2023 | -9,999 | −26,424 | #52 |
| 2022 | 16,425 | −9,094 | #156 |
| 2021 | 25,519 | −8,329 | #183 |
| 2020 | 33,848 | −4,538 | #183 |
| 2019 | 38,386 | +4,819 | #183 |
| 2018 | 33,567 | +3,962 | #179 |
| 2017 | 29,605 | +107 | #178 |
| 2016 | 29,498 | −4,889 | #176 |
| 2015 | 34,387 | −1,643 | #183 |
| 2014 | 36,030 | +1,152 | #179 |
| 2013 | 34,878 | +77,856 | #179 |
| 2012 | -42,978 | +372 | #31 |
| 2011 | -43,350 | +26,538 | #30 |
Analysis
Senegal's net migration was -12,636 in 2025, a decline of −2,329 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -29,112 by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's net migration was -12,636 in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 22.6% decrease from the previous year.
Senegal's net migration peaked at 38,386 in 2019.
The lowest net migration in Senegal was -69,888 in 2010.
Senegal ranks 60th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Senegal's net migration is projected to reach -29,112 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Senegal in 2025 was -12,636. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_net-migration,
title = {Senegal Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}