U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Full advisory →Is Senegal safe? 🇸🇳
Africa · Updated
As of August 2026, Senegal scores 71/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Senegal Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 3 Senegal destinations assessed, Saint-Louis scores highest (77/100), while Dakar scores lowest (67/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →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
#1🇸🇳Saint-LouisSafe · updated 29 July 202677#2🇸🇳ThièsSafe · updated 25 August 202669#3🇸🇳DakarModerate · updated 25 August 202667
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03 · Evidence Signals
Senegal safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 20.8 / 100k | 40 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Senegal safety FAQ
Is Senegal safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Senegal Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Senegal averages 71/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 25 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Senegal?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Saint-Louis currently scores highest at 77/100 (Safe). Dakar scores lowest at 67/100.
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.