Direct investment in Senegal
Senegal: Direct investment was 908.04 million US dollar in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment in Senegal, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment in Senegal is 908.04 million US dollar, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and up 206.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment in Senegal peaked at 930.19 million US dollar in 2020 and was at its lowest, -5.20 million US dollar, in 2001.
That places Senegal 105th out of 164 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment in Senegal, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 9.94 million US dollar | — |
| 1996 | 10.20 million US dollar | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 2.65 million US dollar | -74.0% |
| 1998 | 8.95 million US dollar | +237.9% |
| 1999 | 18.30 million US dollar | +104.5% |
| 2000 | 21.87 million US dollar | +19.5% |
| 2001 | -5.20 million US dollar | -123.8% |
| 2002 | 55.14 million US dollar | -1159.9% |
| 2003 | 75.51 million US dollar | +36.9% |
| 2004 | 78.52 million US dollar | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 58.29 million US dollar | -25.8% |
| 2006 | 81.17 million US dollar | +39.3% |
| 2007 | 131.62 million US dollar | +62.1% |
| 2008 | 193.37 million US dollar | +46.9% |
| 2009 | 280.32 million US dollar | +45.0% |
| 2010 | 262.51 million US dollar | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 296.12 million US dollar | +12.8% |
| 2012 | 352.98 million US dollar | +19.2% |
| 2013 | 388.16 million US dollar | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 366.01 million US dollar | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 358.98 million US dollar | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 558.66 million US dollar | +55.6% |
| 2017 | 748.90 million US dollar | +34.1% |
| 2018 | 754.72 million US dollar | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 823.05 million US dollar | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 930.19 million US dollar | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 908.04 million US dollar | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.01 million US dollar | 2.65 million US dollar | 18.30 million US dollar | 5 |
| 2000s | 97.06 million US dollar | -5.20 million US dollar | 280.32 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 491.01 million US dollar | 262.51 million US dollar | 823.05 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 919.12 million US dollar | 908.04 million US dollar | 930.19 million US dollar | 2 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More economy & growth data for Senegal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.53 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.03 Percent per annum (2029)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 9.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 543.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 1.06 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual -36.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 20.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1044 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 204.02 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment in Senegal?
- Direct investment in Senegal was 908.04 million US dollar in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 930.19 million US dollar in 2020.
- What is the lowest direct investment recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.20 million US dollar in 2001.
- How does Senegal rank for direct investment?
- Senegal ranks 105th out of 164 countries with data for 2021.
- Is direct investment rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 206.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.