Moving to Senegal from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Central African Republic to Senegal.

Living there in 2020
723 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
25.9
SN
20.8

Senegal performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CF
$137
SN
$206
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
SN
1.3

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CF
98.0
SN
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
SN
0.8t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Senegal leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CF
0.0
SN
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
SN
16.3%

Central African Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CF
6.3%
SN
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
SN
$4,400

Senegal performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CF
55.5 yrs
SN
70.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
SN
32.4

Senegal performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Central African Republic 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.

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Senegal

Visa Free
Central African Republic passport holders can enter Senegal without a visa.
Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Free
Senegal passport holders can enter Central African Republic without a visa.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Senegal: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Senegal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Senegal safe for expats?

Senegal performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Central African Republic?

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Senegal?

The official language in Senegal is French. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF SN
Population 5,454,533 17,923,036
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French, Sango French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +221
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17