UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →Is Senegal safe? 🇸🇳
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Senegal scores 76/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Senegal destination assessed, Dakar scores highest (76/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Senegal: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Senegal destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Senegal safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 72 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2015 | 0.3 / 100k | 100 | World Bank Open Data (2015) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 62/100 | 62 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 53/100 | 53 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
04 · Questions
Senegal safety FAQ
Is Senegal safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Senegal averages 76/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Senegal?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Dakar currently scores highest at 76/100 (Safe).
Where does this Senegal safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.