Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Portugal  | Senegal  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Portuguese Republic | Republic of Senegal |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lisbon | Dakar |
Latitude  | 39° 0′ 0″ N | 14° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ W | 14° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Portugal is 92,230 sq km, and the total area of Senegal is 196,722 sq km. Portugal is smaller than Senegal by 104,492 sq km. Portugal is around 2.13 times smaller than Senegal.
Indicators | Portugal | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 92,230 Sq km | 196,722 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 104,492 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 35,610 Sq Mile | 75,955 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 40,345 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.2 % | 2.1 % |
Indicators | Portugal | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lisbon | Dakar |
Demonyms  | Portuguese | Senegalese |
Official Languages  | Portuguese | French |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 84.8 % | 97.2 % |
The people of Portugal are called Portuguese, and the people of Senegal are called Senegalese.
Indicators | Portugal | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | West African CFA franc |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | XOF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +351 | +221 |
Internet TLD  | .pt | .sn |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PT | SN |
Indicators | Portugal | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | A Portuguesa | Pincez Tous vos Koras, Frappez les Balafons |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Portuguese | The Red Lion |
National Animal  | Iberian Wolf | Lion |
National Bird  | Barcelos Rooster | Giant Kingfisher |
National Flower  | Porcelain Rose | Baobab |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green and red | Green, yellow and red |
Indicators | Portugal | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 11th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 05:36 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC±0 (Western European Time) UTC+1 (Western European Summer Time) | UTC±0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Western European Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Portugal is [05:36 PM], [Friday, 11th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Portugal as of 2023 is estimated to be around 10,525,347, and the total population of Senegal as of 2023 is estimated to be around 17,763,163.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Portugal had 7,237,816 less people than Senegal.
The annual Population Growth in Portugal is 0.07% and the annual population growth in Senegal is 2.71%.
Indicators | Portugal | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.3 % | 27.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 69.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19.5 % | 3.04 % |
Indicators | Portugal | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lisbon | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 05:36 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 17.91 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.57 km/hr, 300 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 81 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Portugal | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.43 (Births Per Woman) | 4.31 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 98.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 227.86 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 43.34 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 147.61 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 28.2 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Portugal | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (126 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (63 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Stomach cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 14.5 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 7.2 (people per 100K population) | 20.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 11.46 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 6 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Portugal, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 126 people per 100,000 people in Portugal, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 63 people per 100,000 people in Senegal, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Portugal, spent [ 11.14% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Senegal, spent [ 4.35% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Portugal | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 10.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.41 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 7% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Portugal, are 2.14 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Senegal.
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