Moving to Senegal from Colorado

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Colorado to Senegal — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Colorado to Senegal, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dakar averages 82°F vs 65°F in Denver, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Colorado to Senegal, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Colorado and Senegal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

CO
26.3%
SN
8.8%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

CO
92.9%
SN
58.0%

Colorado 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

CO
3.6%
SN
2.9%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$74,650
SN
$4,400

Colorado 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

CO
78.3 yrs
SN
70.0 yrs

Colorado 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.

Denver Rain: 14.3 in/yr (363 mm)
65° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Denver Dakar
Jan–Mar 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C) 77°/64°F (25°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/43°F (22°/6°C) 79°/70°F (26°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/55°F (29°/13°C) 86°/77°F (30°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Denver Dakar
Jan 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C) 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C)
Feb 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C) 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C)
Mar 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C) 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C)
Apr 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C) 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C)
May 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C) 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C)
Jun 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C)
Jul 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C) 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C)
Aug 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C) 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C)
Sep 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C)
Oct 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C) 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C)
Nov 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C)
Dec 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°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?

Working remotely from Senegal's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Colorado and Senegal.

How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Colorado?

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

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

The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 65°F in Denver. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Denver gets 14.3 in.

What language do they speak in Senegal?

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

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At a Glance

SN
Population 5,029,196 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