Senegal’s economic ambition in West Africa charts a strategic course towards sustainable growth under the Senegal Emergent Investment Plan (2014-2035). This visionary blueprint targets structural development, leveraging tax revenues equivalent to nearly 20% of GDP and support from international donors to fuel progress. As a member of the West African Monetary Union (UEMOA), Senegal enjoys relative monetary stability.
Looking ahead, the Banque Centrale des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (BCEAO) is poised to embark on rate-cutting measures in 2024, in line with inflation targets nearing 3%. Concurrently, reforms aimed at enhancing revenue collection through digitalization and tighter controls are underway, paving the way for sustained fiscal health. Anticipated revenue boosts from gas and oil production, slated to commence in 2025 and constituting 1% of GDP, further underscore Senegal’s potential for economic expansion and resilience in the years ahead.
Payment methods supported per country
Mobile money payments
Bank cards payments
Global & local card schemes & wallets
Mobile money
Cash
Online payment platforms
Cards
Digital wallets
Proportion of population owning a bank account in West Africa
less than
20%
Proportion of population using digital payments over 2020
53%
Proportion of population using digital payments at least once a week (2023 analysis)
92%
Proportion of population using digital payments daily (2023 analysis)
38%
Trade exchange
Export
of goods as a % of total
Mali
16%
Switzerland
13%
Europe
13%
India
7%
China
6%
Import
of goods as a % of total
Europe
33%
China
10%
Russia (Russian Federation)
9%
India
5%
USA
4%
Banks in Senegal
Central Bank of West African States
Attijariwafa Bank
Bank of Africa Sénégal
International Commercial Bank
Banque Atlantique Sénégal
Banque Régionale de Solidarité
Banque de l’Habitat du Sénégal
Société Générale de Banques au Sénégal
Ecobank Sénégal
Banque Sénégalo-Tunisienne
Crédit Lyonnais Sénégal
Caisse Nationale de Crédit Agricole du Sénégal
Citibank Sénégal
Compagnie Bancaire de l’Afrique Occidentale
Banque Islamique du Sénégal
Banque Sahélo-Saharienne pour l’Investissement et le Commerce
Banque Internationale pour le Commerce et l’Industrie du Sénégal