Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Senegal
Senegal: Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita was 25.6 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Senegal, 1978–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Senegal is 25.6, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Senegal peaked at 26.3 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.6, in 1978.
That places Senegal 88th out of 113 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0.6 | — |
| 1986 | 2.4 | +300.0% |
| 1993 | 4.8 | +100.0% |
| 1997 | 8.1 | +68.8% |
| 1999 | 8.2 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 10.3 | +25.6% |
| 2011 | 12.1 | +17.5% |
| 2013 | 16.1 | +33.1% |
| 2014 | 20.3 | +26.1% |
| 2015 | 21.2 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 23.1 | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 26.3 | +13.9% |
| 2018 | 25.4 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 25.5 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 25.6 | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1 |
| 1990s | 7.03 | 4.8 | 8.2 | 3 |
| 2000s | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 1 |
| 2010s | 21.25 | 12.1 | 26.3 | 8 |
| 2020s | 25.6 | 25.6 | 25.6 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
- 85 Armenia 28 compare
- 86 Ghana 27.8 compare
- 87 Tajikistan 27.1 compare
- 89 Mozambique 25.4 compare
- 90 Côte d'Ivoire 25.15 compare
- 91 Pakistan 25 compare
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)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 36.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2078 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 406.27 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 31.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 120.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 236,422 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 11.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9092 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Senegal?
- Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Senegal was 25.6 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 26.3 in 2017.
- What is the lowest modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6 in 1978.
- How does Senegal rank for modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita?
- Senegal ranks 88th out of 113 countries with data for 2023.
- Is modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.0%. 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 Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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