Pray for Senegal
Learn about and pray for Senegal in just 5 minutes per week!
Receive one email per week for 13 weeks about Senegal’s history, geography, persecution profile, and largest unreached people groups.
WEEK 1
Prayercast
Pray along with a local believer for their nation.
WEEK 2
Operation World
Pray through Operation World's country profile.
WEEK 3
World Watch List
Pray through the country's persecution profile.
WEEKS 4-13
People Groups
Pray for the country's 10 largest unreached people groups.
Introduction
Senegal, known for its rich diversity and political stability, serves as a cultural bridge between Africa and the Islamic world. Although it boasts an atmosphere of tolerance, it faces challenges. A largely agrarian economy, periodic droughts lead to urban migration, sparking social issues like substance abuse. Sending children to beg in the streets further compounds issues.
Despite its strong Islamic presence, Senegal upholds religious freedom, allowing Christians to worship freely and share the Gospel. The translation of the New Testament into multiple languages and open hearts suggest a growing Christian influence. God’s transformative work in Senegal is evident amid these challenges.
Fast Facts
Capital City: Dakar
Population: 17.7 million (81% unreached)
People Groups: 55
10/40 Window: Yes
Major People Groups: 36% Wolof; 12% Fulakunda (Fula Cunda); 11% Serer-Sine; 7% Tukulor (Takarir); 6% Mandinka (Mandingo, Sose)
Major Religions: Islam 91%, Chrisitan 5%, Ethnic 3%
Language: Wolof, Fulah
GDP Per Capita: $3,300
Literacy Rate: 52%
Did you know? Senegal is often referred to as the “Land of Teranga,” which means hospitality in the Wolof language. Senegalese people are known for their warm and welcoming nature.
Pray for the unreached people groups of Senegal
Below are the 10 largest unreached people groups in Senegal:
| Name | Religion | Population |
| 1. Wolof | Islam | 24,511,000 |
| 2. Fulani, Fulakunda | Islam | 3,471,000 |
| 3. Maninka, Western | Islam | 2,867,000 |
| 4. Fulani, Pulaar | Islam | 1,610,000 |
| 5. Mandinka | Islam | 1,297,000 |
| 6. Fulani, Toukaleur | Islam | 573,000 |
| 7. Soninke | Islam | 512,000 |
| 8. Wolof, Lebou | Islam | 384,000 |
| 9. Fulbe | Islam | 334,000 |
| 10. Moor | Islam | 308,000 |
Pray for Senegal
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