Composite profile
Overall score
62/100
Use the Dakar profile to compare cost framing, country-level context, and West-African coastal resilience.
Overall62/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality58/100
Energy56/100
Senegal / West Africa
Dakar, Senegal City Intelligence
Dakar is Senegal's Atlantic-facing capital and a major West-African services and logistics hub. Dakar is a west africa city of about ~3.9M metro in Senegal. On the composite city-intelligence score, Dakar sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (62/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~3.9M metro
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Overall city intelligence
Mixed62/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Dakar data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 74/100 | Dakar's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 58/100 | Dakar's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 56/100 | Dakar's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 59/100 | Dakar's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 59/100 | Dakar's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 56/100 | Dakar's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 56/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety46/100
Low crime47/100
Personal safety48/100
Night safety40/100
Road safety50/100
Dakar scores below average for safety in our index (46/100); research neighborhoods and take standard precautions.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life52/100
Healthcare52/100
Education60/100
Green space40/100
Cleanliness50/100
Infrastructure55/100
Mobility56/100
Dakar has a modest quality-of-life estimate (52/100) across our combined indicators.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness51/100
Education60/100
Green space40/100
Overall safety46/100
Dakar scores modest for family living (51/100).
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability61/100
Walkability78/100
Cycling55/100
Infrastructure55/100
Dakar is moderate for remote workers (61/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability55/100
Healthcare52/100
Cleanliness50/100
Outdoor lifestyle24/100
Dakar is moderate for retirement (55/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.
Emergency and public safety in Dakar
Local public safety guidance for Dakar, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Dakar, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Senegal emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Dakar
Healthcare context for Dakar, with national-level information from Senegal where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Dakar, see the Senegal healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Dakar
Local mobility context for Dakar, with national-level context from Senegal where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Dakar, see the Senegal transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Dakar. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Dakar
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Dakar will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Dakar air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Dakar drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Dakar
Is Dakar worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (52/100) and a mixed economy.
Is Dakar good for families?
Good (51/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Dakar affordable?
More affordable than average; about 422,000 XOF/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Dakar?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Dakar's main industries?
Mainly government, logistics, finance.
What is the climate in Dakar?
A semi-arid climate, averaging about 27.1°C.
Does Dakar have universities?
Higher education is good (59/100).
What is healthcare like in Dakar?
Healthcare access is good (54/100).
Is Dakar good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (59/100).
What nature is near Dakar?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Related comparisons
Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Explore Dakar modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Dakar
Dakar's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Dakar
Dakar's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Dakar
Dakar's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Dakar
Dakar's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Dakar
Dakar's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Dakar
Dakar's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Dakar
Cost of living estimates for Dakar — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Dakar
Climate profile for Dakar — Semi-Arid climate, annual average 27.1°C, comfort score 68/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Dakar
Economy and jobs profile for Dakar — mixed economy, economy score 53/100, key industries including government, logistics, finance. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Dakar
Education profile for Dakar — regional education center, education score 59/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Dakar
Healthcare and retirement profile for Dakar — mixed healthcare profile, healthcare score 54/100, retirement score 59/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Dakar
Estimate a monthly budget for Dakar using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Dakar
Plan a trip budget for Dakar using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Dakar FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Dakar, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Dakar
Is Dakar worth visiting?
Dakar has a modest quality-of-life estimate (52/100) across our combined indicators. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Dakar?
Dakar has a modest quality-of-life estimate (52/100) across our combined indicators. It indexes 52/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Dakar?
A single resident of Dakar spends roughly 422,000 XOF per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 224,000 XOF. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Senegal. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Dakar?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Dakar is moderate for remote workers (61/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Dakar?
Dakar's labour market is developing, with opportunities concentrated in finance and professional services, education and research and manufacturing. Dakar has a mixed economy with strengths in government, logistics and finance.
Is Dakar good for digital nomads and remote work?
Dakar offers limited infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 50/100.
What are the education options in Dakar?
Dakar is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Computer Science, Economics and Social Sciences.
Is Dakar a good place to study?
Dakar offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Dakar?
Dakar has a mixed healthcare profile, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 54/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Dakar a good place to retire?
Dakar offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 59/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Dakar?
Dakar has a semi-arid climate, averaging about 27.1°C annually with roughly 600 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Dakar a safe place to live?
Dakar scores below average for safety in our index (46/100); research neighborhoods and take standard precautions.
How easy is it to get around Dakar?
Dakar indexes a walkability score of 78 and a cycling score of 55 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Dakar?
Dakar has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Dakar good for families?
Dakar scores modest for family living (51/100).
What outdoor activities are there around Dakar?
Dakar rates 24/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 40/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Use the Dakar profile to compare cost framing, country-level context, and West-African coastal resilience. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (74/100) and safety (59/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (56/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Senegal country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Dakar appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.