General data on Senegal
Senegal covers an area of 196,722 km² with an estimated population of 18.6 million in 2023 (ANSD 2024). The territory is organised into 14 regions, 46 departments, 127 districts and 553 (...)
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Senegal has adopted the Senegal 2050 Vision as its long-term framework for economic and social transformation. The National Development Strategy (SND) 2025-2029, the first five-year (...)
Read moreThe energy sector
Senegal has an energy mix that combines several supply sources. In 2024, petroleum products accounted for 55.24% of energy supply, ahead of biomass (28.84%) and mineral coal (13.04%) (...)
Read moreThe electricity sector
In 2024 the national electrification rate reached 86.2%. It stands at 98.21% in urban areas and 69.84% in rural areas, up from 65.5% in 2023, reflecting the steady progress of access to (...)
Read moreRural electrification
Status of achievements In total, 25,725 localities are recorded, of which 12,683 are electrified, 6,571 are covered by ongoing projects and 6,471 remain to be electrified (SAAUE 2029). (...)
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