GDP per Capita: Senegal

Analysis# Senegal GDP per Capita Senegal's GDP per capita reached 2,029.80 USD in 2026, marking its all-time high. Since 1980, the nation has grown its per capita income by 164.3%, climbing from a low of 529.94 USD in 1984. This steady upward trajectory reflects sustained economic development over more than four decades, though growth has accelerated noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods. The most dramatic expansion occurred after 2020, when GDP per capita jumped from 1,465.24 USD to 2,029.80 USD in just six years—a gain of 564.56 USD. Annual growth rates between 2023 and 2026 averaged roughly 4-5%, significantly outpacing the slower expansion seen between 2017 and 2022. This recent acceleration suggests Senegal's economy is strengthening, positioning the country on a trajectory toward continued per capita income growth through 2026 and beyond.