Categories in Dakar
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Dakar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing stores | 2,055 | — |
| Restaurants | 1,799 | 31 years |
| Shopping | 1,634 | — |
| Corporate management | 1,608 | 19 years |
| Education | 1,460 | 29 years |
| Apartments | 950 | — |
| Electronics stores | 881 | 16 years |
| Beauty salons | 827 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 656 | — |
| Real estate | 611 | 34 years |
Dakar Facts
| Area | 79.1 km² |
| Population | 1,265,408 |
| Male Population | 638,264 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 627,144 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +202.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +51.9% |
| Median Age | 17.8 years (Male: 17.1, Female: 18.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,568 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 308, 338 |
| Neighborhoods | Dakar-Plateau, Sicap-Liberté, Ngor, Yoff, Hann Bel-Air |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.69370, -17.44406 |
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Dakar Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 418,000 | 635,245 | 833,202 | 1,277,525 | 1,265,408 | 1,463,059 | 1,723,602 |
| Population Density | 5,287 / km² | 8,034.7 / km² | 10,538.5 / km² | 16,158.4 / km² | 16,005.2 / km² | 18,505.1 / km² | 21,800.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDakar Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 51.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | +202.7% | +99.2% | +51.9% |
| Dakar Region | — | — | — |
| Senegal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dakar Median Age
Median Age: 17.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Dakar Region | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Senegal | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Dakar Population Density
Population Density: 16,005 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 1.3 million | 79.1 km² | 16,005 / km² |
| Dakar Region | 3.5 million | 545.1 km² | 6,387 / km² |
| Senegal | 14.9 million | 196,435.1 km² | 76.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dakar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Dakar
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Dakar
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Dakar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Dakar
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Dakar Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,082 | $2,736 | $3,065 | $3,306 | $3,308 | $3,644 | $3,967 | $4,568 |
| Total GDP | $90.4M | $93.5M | $122.5M | $152.2M | $174.2M | $219.6M | $256.9M | $315.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Dakar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 833,753 tn | 0.66 tn | 10,545.5 tons/km² |
| Dakar Region | 2,324,586 tn | 0.67 tn | 4,264.3 tons/km² |
| Senegal | 10,019,063 tn | 0.67 tn | 51 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Dakar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 833,753 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,545.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (3.5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Dakar
Dakar (English pronunciation: /dɑːˈkɑːr, ˈdækər/; French: [da.kaʁ]) is the capital and largest city of Senegal. is located on the Cap-Vert Peninsula on the Atlantic coast and is the westernmost city in the Old World and on the African mainland. Its ..
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