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Senegal’s growth rate projected at 8.0% in 2025

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Kingsley Kobo

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  • GDP to rise 8% on oil and gas boost
  • Strong growth seen in accommodation, ICT, and agriculture

DAKAR, SENEGAL – Senegal’s growth rate is expected to reach 8.0% this year, up from 6.1% in 2024, according to a 2026–2028 Multi-Year Budgetary and Economic Programming Document (DPBEP) released on Tuesday.

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