Senegal

Senegal is a country with a dynamic and rapidly expanding economy, playing an increasingly important role in West Africa’s economic development. In 2025, the economy recorded a strong real GDP growth rate of 7.88%, reflecting robust economic activity driven by investment, infrastructure development, and expanding productive sectors. Inflation remained low at 1.44%, indicating a stable macroeconomic environment and relatively contained price pressures. With a population of 18.93 million, Senegal’s GDP reached 37.11 billion USD in 2025, highlighting the country’s growing economic weight within the region. Despite this positive performance, significant human development challenges remain. The Human Development Index stands at 0.530, reflecting continued progress in areas such as education, healthcare, and living standards, while also underscoring the need for further improvements. Employment among individuals aged 15 and above stands at 52.01%, a moderate level that reflects ongoing labor market constraints. Although economic growth has created new opportunities, structural unemployment, underemployment, and the predominance of informal economic activities continue to limit the creation of productive and higher-value jobs, particularly for young people entering the labor market.