Digital Adoption in Senegal
60.1% internet use · EGDI rank 135 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Senegal, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Senegal is reported at 60.1% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Senegal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 60.1% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Senegal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 76.5% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Senegal ranked 135 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.5162 and is classified in the High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Senegal |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.5162 |
| Global rank | 135 |
| EGDI group | High EGDI |
Senegal vs. Region and World
In this profile, Senegal is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world.
| Indicator | Senegal | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 60.1% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 60.1% in 2024, compared with the latest Sub-Saharan Africa headline of 36%.
- Account ownership reached 76.5% in 2024, providing a useful financial-access counterpart to the connectivity figure.
- Senegal ranked 135th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the High group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Senegal use the internet?
60.1% in 2024.
What is Senegal's UN E-Government ranking?
Senegal ranked 135 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.5162.
How developed is digital government in Senegal?
Senegal ranked 135 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.5162.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Senegal?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet; the World Bank republishes the underlying ITU series.
Financial-inclusion indicators. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.