Moving to Senegal from Lebanon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Lebanon to Senegal — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Lebanon to Senegal, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1,140 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Lebanon 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Lebanon to Senegal.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
SN
20.8

Lebanon performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LB
$644
SN
$206
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
SN
1.3

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal 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

LB
59.0
SN
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
SN
0.8t

Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Senegal leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LB
7.6
SN
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
SN
16.3%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.6%
SN
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
SN
$4,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LB
78.8 yrs
SN
70.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
SN
32.4

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Senegal leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Lebanon, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Dakar
Jan–Mar 77°/64°F (25°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/70°F (26°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/77°F (30°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Beirut Dakar
Jan 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C)
Feb 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C)
Mar 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C)
Apr 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C)
May 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C)
Jun 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C)
Jul 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C)
Aug 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C)
Oct 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C)
Nov 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C)
Dec 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C)

Data: 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 Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Senegal

Visa Required
Lebanon passport holders need a visa to enter Senegal.
Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa Required
Senegal passport holders need a visa to enter Lebanon.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Senegal has 1.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Senegal safe for expats?

Lebanon performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Senegal?

The official language in Senegal is French. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB SN
Population 5,296,814 17,923,036
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +221
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 17