Internal Migration in Senegal. Socioeconomic, Demographic and Migratory Characteristics of Dakar’s Population
The objectives of this study are first, to compare the characteristics of migrants living in Dakar with inhabitants born in Dakar and second, to compare internal migrants with each other, according to gender and when they arrived in Dakar. A survey of 600 individuals, age 20 and older representative of Dakar’s population was conducted. Results show that internal migration towards Dakar is mostly of urban origin. Recent migrants have a higher education level and are older than former migrants when they arrive in Dakar. Women migrate most often for marriage and men, in order to pursue their studies. Dakar remains a central destination for internal migrants in Senegal, but migrants’ profiles have widely changed in the last 60 years.