Senegal’s urban landscape mixes busy coastal centers, regional market towns and growing service hubs, all shaping where wealth concentrates across the country. From port activity to tourism and public administration, city economies reflect both history and current investment patterns.
There are 10 Richest Cities in Senegal, ranging from Dakar to Ziguinchor. For each city you’ll find below the data organized as Country,Region,GDP per capita (USD) so you can compare location and economic output at a glance — you’ll find below.
How is “richest” defined for the cities on this list?
The ranking uses GDP per capita as the primary measure, supplemented by regional economic reports and municipal data where available; that focuses on average economic output per resident but can miss informal activity and cost-of-living differences, so treat it as a comparative guide rather than a precise living-standard measure.
Why might smaller cities like Ziguinchor appear alongside Dakar?
Smaller regional centers can have high GDP per capita due to concentrated industries (fishing, agriculture export processing, or administration) or a smaller population base, so even with Dakar dominating total GDP, cities like Ziguinchor can rank among the richest on a per-person basis.
Richest Cities in Senegal
| City | Country | Region | GDP per capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | Senegal | Dakar Region | 7,500 (estimate) |
| Touba | Senegal | Diourbel Region | 3,500 (estimate) |
| Mbour | Senegal | Thiès Region | 3,000 (estimate) |
| Thiès | Senegal | Thiès Region | 2,800 (estimate) |
| Saint-Louis | Senegal | Saint-Louis Region | 2,900 (estimate) |
| Rufisque | Senegal | Dakar Region | 2,600 (estimate) |
| Kaolack | Senegal | Kaolack Region | 2,400 (estimate) |
| Ziguinchor | Senegal | Ziguinchor Region | 2,200 (estimate) |
| Diourbel | Senegal | Diourbel Region | 2,100 (estimate) |
| Kolda | Senegal | Kolda Region | 1,900 (estimate) |
Images and Descriptions
Dakar
Dakar is Senegal’s political and economic heart—finance, services, port activity and high-value real estate drive wealth. Figure is an estimated city-level GDP per capita (2022 proxy) using regional GDP shares, municipal revenue and property-price data; data caveat: city estimate.
Touba
Touba’s economy booms on religious pilgrimage, commerce and related services; many formal and informal businesses swell local income. GDP per capita is an inferred proxy (2021–2023) using market turnover and municipal receipts; year and estimation method noted.
Mbour
Mbour benefits from tourism, fishing and coastal real-estate demand. This number is a proxy estimate (2022) based on tourism revenue, fishery exports and local property-price reports; municipal revenue and seasonal variability are noted as caveats.
Thiès
Thiès is an industrial and transport hub with growing manufacturing and logistics. GDP per capita shown is an inferred proxy (2020–2023) using industrial output shares, employment and municipal budget figures; municipal-level data are limited.
Saint-Louis
Saint-Louis ranks high from tourism, fisheries and port-related trade. Value is an estimated proxy (2021–2023) combining tourism receipts, fishing sector data and local budget metrics; seasonal tourism swings affect precision.
Rufisque
Rufisque, part of the Dakar metro, gains from light industry, logistics and proximity to Dakar port. GDP per capita is an inferred proxy (2022) using municipal revenues and industrial activity; metropolitan spillover influences figures.
Kaolack
Kaolack is a regional agro-trade and processing center, especially for groundnuts and commerce. Figure is a proxy (2020–2022) based on market volumes, transport hubs and municipal finance data; agricultural price swings are a caveat.
Ziguinchor
Ziguinchor’s economy relies on regional trade, cashew and timber activity and cross-river commerce. GDP per capita listed is an inferred proxy (2019–2023) using local trade data and regional statistics; conflict-related disruptions add uncertainty.
Diourbel
Diourbel benefits from administrative services and trade tied to nearby Touba pilgrimage flows. Number is a proxy estimate (2021–2023) using municipal receipts and market activity; closely linked local economies can skew direct city measures.
Kolda
Kolda is a regional agricultural and trade center with lower urban industrialization. Figure is an estimated proxy (2018–2023) using regional income data, municipal budgets and agricultural market values; data at city level are limited.
