Senegal Generation Breakdown 2026: How Many Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers?
In Senegal, Gen Z is the largest generation: 6,146,079 people, 31.7% of the population.
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). See the population pyramid for Senegal.
- Gen Beta — 807,098 (4.2%)
- Gen Alpha — 5,745,364 (29.7%)
- Gen Z — 6,146,079 (31.7%)
- Millennials — 3,749,188 (19.4%)
- Gen X — 1,944,281 (10.0%)
- Baby Boomers — 898,202 (4.6%)
- Silent Generation — 76,318 (0.4%)
- Greatest Generation — 18 (<0.1%)
Generation Population Distribution - Senegal
Generation Breakdown by Population - Senegal
Total Population: 19,366,548
| Generation | Birth Years | Age Range (2026) | Population | % of Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gen Beta | 2025–2039 | 0–1 years | 807,098 | 4.2% | 408,416 | 398,682 |
Gen Alpha | 2013–2024 | 2–13 years | 5,745,364 | 29.7% | 2,972,041 | 2,773,322 |
Gen Z | 1997–2012 | 14–29 years | 6,146,079 | 31.7% | 3,144,994 | 3,001,084 |
Millennials | 1981–1996 | 30–45 years | 3,749,188 | 19.4% | 1,858,194 | 1,890,994 |
Gen X | 1965–1980 | 46–61 years | 1,944,281 | 10.0% | 970,379 | 973,902 |
Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 62–80 years | 898,202 | 4.6% | 433,314 | 464,887 |
Silent Generation | 1928–1945 | 81–98 years | 76,318 | 0.4% | 39,084 | 37,235 |
Greatest Generation | before 1928 | 99+ years | 18 | <0.1% | 4 | 14 |
| Total | 19,366,548 | 100.0% | 9,826,426 | 9,540,122 | ||
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). Generation definitions: Pew Research Center (Silent–Gen Z); McCrindle Research (Gen Alpha, Gen Beta).
Senegal Generations: Frequently Asked Questions
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant).
What is the largest generation in Senegal?
Gen Z is the largest generation in Senegal, with 6,146,079 people (31.7%).
How many Gen Z, Millennials and Baby Boomers are in Senegal?
Senegal has 6,146,079 Gen Z, 3,749,188 Millennials and 898,202 Baby Boomers.
What share of Senegal is Gen Z, and how does it rank?
Gen Z is 31.7% of Senegal, the 17th-highest Gen Z share of the 194 countries.
How do the youngest and oldest generations compare in Senegal?
The youngest generations, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta, together number 6,552,462 in Senegal, versus 76,336 in the oldest two, the Silent and Greatest generations.
How does the largest generation in Senegal compare with the world?
Gen Z is 31.7% of Senegal, compared with 24.7% worldwide.
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