Moving to Senegal from Arkansas

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Arkansas to Senegal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Arkansas to Senegal, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dakar averages 82°F vs 72°F in Little Rock, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Arkansas to Senegal.

Living there in 2020
826 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Senegal · UN DESA

Who's moving to Senegal?

Top countries of origin for Senegal's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Senegal compared to Arkansas.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AR
38.3%
SN
8.8%

Senegal performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AR
84.9%
SN
58.0%

Arkansas performs better than Senegal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
4.2%
SN
2.9%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$47,319
SN
$4,400

Arkansas generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
73.8 yrs
SN
70.0 yrs

Arkansas performs better than Senegal across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Little Rock Dakar
Jan–Mar 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) 77°/64°F (25°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 79°/70°F (26°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 86°/77°F (30°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Little Rock Dakar
Jan 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C)
Feb 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C)
Mar 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C)
Apr 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C)
Jun 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C)
Sep 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C)
Dec 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Senegal. To live, work, or study long-term in Senegal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Senegal's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Senegal

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Senegal without a visa.
Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Senegal passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Senegal?

From major Senegal cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arkansas and Senegal are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Arkansas?

Senegal performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Senegal compared to Arkansas?

The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.

What language do they speak in Senegal?

The official language in Senegal is French. In Arkansas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SN
Population 2,915,918 17,923,036
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +221
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 17