Senegal
Urban population in Senegal
% of total · World Bank · Annual
Methodology & source
How this is measured.
Definition
Share of the total population living in areas defined as urban by the national statistical office.
Calculation
UN World Urbanization Prospects estimates, harmonising national urban definitions.
Primary source
Update frequency
Annual
Caveats
Urban definitions vary by country — direct cross-country comparison is approximate.
Cite this dataset
For researchers and journalists.
Cusp Africa. 2026. "Senegal — Urban population." Sourced from World Bank (Indicator SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS). Accessed June 3, 2026. https://cuspafrica.com/data/urban-population/senegal.
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