Resources statistical capacity in Senegal

Senegal: Resources statistical capacity was 10.13 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
10.13 million
Change on year
up 104.5%
World rank
22nd
of 146 countries
All-time high
12.07 million
in 2021
All-time low
1.25 million
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Senegal, 2010–2023

2.5M5.0M7.5M10.0M12.5M2010201620232010: 2.8M2011: 3.6M2012: 1.3M2013: 1.4M2014: 7.6M2015: 5.2M2016: 4.4M2017: 6.2M2018: 6.2M2019: 2.5M2020: 1.8M2021: 12.1M2022: 5.0M2023: 10.1M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in Senegal is 10.13 million, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 104.5% on the previous year and up 631.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Senegal peaked at 12.07 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.25 million, in 2012.

That places Senegal 22nd out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Resources statistical capacity in Senegal, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Senegal, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 2.83 million —
2011 3.63 million +28.5%
2012 1.25 million -65.5%
2013 1.39 million +10.5%
2014 7.62 million +450.1%
2015 5.17 million -32.1%
2016 4.40 million -14.8%
2017 6.23 million +41.5%
2018 6.24 million +0.1%
2019 2.48 million -60.3%
2020 1.79 million -27.8%
2021 12.07 million +574.5%
2022 4.95 million -58.9%
2023 10.13 million +104.5%

Senegal compared with similar countries

  • Senegal's 10.13 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 3.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Senegal's 10.13 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Resources statistical capacity 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.

YearChange FromTo
2021 +574.5% 1.79 million 12.07 million
2014 +450.1% 1.39 million 7.62 million

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4.12 million 1.25 million 7.62 million 10
2020s 7.23 million 1.79 million 12.07 million 4

Countries ranked near Senegal

  1. 19 Somalia 11.53 million compare
  2. 20 Mali 11.49 million compare
  3. 21 Liberia 10.15 million compare
  4. 23 Ecuador 9.90 million compare
  5. 24 Gabon 9.60 million compare
  6. 25 Argentina 9.45 million compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Senegal?
Resources statistical capacity in Senegal was 10.13 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Senegal?
The highest recorded value was 12.07 million in 2021.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Senegal?
The lowest recorded value was 1.25 million in 2012.
How does Senegal rank for resources statistical capacity?
Senegal ranks 22nd out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Senegal?
Over the last ten years it is up 631.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Senegal data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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