Remittances, annual growth rate in Senegal
Senegal: Remittances, annual growth rate was 1.6 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Remittances, annual growth rate in Senegal, 1975–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for remittances, annual growth rate in Senegal is 1.6 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 123.2% on the previous year and down 69.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, remittances, annual growth rate in Senegal peaked at 129.19 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -18.75 % change on previous year, in 1979.
That places Senegal 72nd out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Remittances, annual growth rate in Senegal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 129.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 72.37 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 1977 | -8.54 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 1978 | 15.67 % change on previous year | -283.4% |
| 1979 | -18.75 % change on previous year | -219.7% |
| 1980 | 24.02 % change on previous year | -228.1% |
| 1981 | -2.55 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
| 1982 | -0.7748 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 1983 | 0.0006 % change on previous year | -100.1% |
| 1984 | -6.63 % change on previous year | -1095293.2% |
| 1985 | 34.82 % change on previous year | -625.2% |
| 1986 | -2.84 % change on previous year | -108.2% |
| 1987 | -10.11 % change on previous year | +256.2% |
| 1988 | 0.8342 % change on previous year | -108.2% |
| 1989 | -3.28 % change on previous year | -493.6% |
| 1990 | 8.52 % change on previous year | -359.6% |
| 1991 | 16.57 % change on previous year | +94.4% |
| 1992 | 0.9096 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 1993 | 2.05 % change on previous year | +125.5% |
| 1994 | -2.01 % change on previous year | -198.0% |
| 1995 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -204.0% |
| 1996 | -0.6182 % change on previous year | -129.6% |
| 1997 | 8.57 % change on previous year | -1485.9% |
| 1998 | -9.01 % change on previous year | -205.2% |
| 1999 | 24.52 % change on previous year | -372.0% |
| 2000 | 37.95 % change on previous year | +54.8% |
| 2001 | 20.38 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2002 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 2003 | 18.21 % change on previous year | +235.6% |
| 2004 | 7.74 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 2005 | 13.92 % change on previous year | +79.9% |
| 2006 | 10.44 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 2007 | 7.72 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2008 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -59.6% |
| 2009 | -4.51 % change on previous year | -244.4% |
| 2010 | 9.26 % change on previous year | -305.5% |
| 2011 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -112.2% |
| 2012 | -1.62 % change on previous year | +43.3% |
| 2013 | 5.3 % change on previous year | -427.8% |
| 2014 | 3.82 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 2015 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 2016 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +283.4% |
| 2017 | -1.46 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
| 2018 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -267.7% |
| 2019 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 2020 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -154.4% |
| 2021 | 5.86 % change on previous year | -489.4% |
| 2022 | -6.9 % change on previous year | -217.7% |
| 2023 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -123.2% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 1.6 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.8794 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 1.6 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.6476 % change on previous year. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Remittances, annual growth rate in Senegal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | -1095293.2% | 0.0006 % change on previous year | -6.63 % change on previous year |
| 1997 | +1485.9% | -0.6182 % change on previous year | 8.57 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 37.99 % change on previous year | -18.75 % change on previous year | 129.19 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 3.35 % change on previous year | -10.11 % change on previous year | 34.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.16 % change on previous year | -9.01 % change on previous year | 24.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.04 % change on previous year | -4.51 % change on previous year | 37.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.59 % change on previous year | -1.62 % change on previous year | 9.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2358 % change on previous year | -6.9 % change on previous year | 5.86 % change on previous year | 4 |
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More reference data data for Senegal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2247 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1649 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7534 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5106 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 17.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8979 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is remittances, annual growth rate in Senegal?
- Remittances, annual growth rate in Senegal was 1.6 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest remittances, annual growth rate recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 129.19 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest remittances, annual growth rate recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.75 % change on previous year in 1979.
- How does Senegal rank for remittances, annual growth rate?
- Senegal ranks 72nd out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is remittances, annual growth rate rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Remittances, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Remittances. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Remittances Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Remittances. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.