Senegal Unemployment Rate
Senegal's unemployment rate decreased to 19% in Q2 2025 from 21.7% in Q1 2025. This marks the lowest rate since Q2 2023. The decline coincided with an 11.8% GDP growth in Q2 2025, following an 12.1% surge in Q1 2025. Growth was driven by an 37.7% expansion in the secondary sector and a 6.7% rise in the primary sector. Exports increased by 46.9%. The National Employment Policy, launched in May 2025, aims to further reduce unemployment. Senegal's record low unemployment rate was 11.1% in Q2 2017 and record high was 26.1% in Q2 2020.
Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2025)
(in %)Senegal Unemployment Rate : Definition
The Senegal unemployment rate measures the portion of the labor force seeking work but without a job. It is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force (employed plus unemployed) and multiplying by 100. The National Statistics and Demography Agency compiles this figure.