Senegal is a country in Western Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 18.9 million people (UN estimate), the 67th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1960Population: 67th
Senegalセネガル
Region
Western Africa, Africa
Population
about 18.9 million (67th)
Area
196,712 km² (84th)
UN member since
September 28, 1960
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Senegal in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 18.9 million, the 67th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/6 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 196,712 km², the 84th largest of the 193. That is about 1/1 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 96.
Joining the United Nations
Senegal joined the United Nations on September 28, 1960.
That was 4 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Mali.
Think about it
Q1Compare Senegal’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Senegal on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Senegal, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 16 UN member states in Western Africa. The one with the most people is Nigeria.