🇸🇳 Senegal Female genital mutilation prevalence
Senegal Female genital mutilation prevalence was 20.10 in 2023, down 20.2% from 2019, according to World Bank data. The 10-year average is 24.23. Historical data available from 2005 to 2023 (9 data points). The all-time high was 28.20 in 2005.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators • 2005–2023 • 9 data points • Health
Latest Value
20.10
2023
Year-on-Year
-20.2%
vs 2019
10-Year Average
24.23
2014–2023
Range
High: 28.20 (2005)
Low: 20.10 (2023)
Senegal Female genital mutilation prevalence (%) — 2005 to 2023
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About this Indicator
Percentage of women aged 15–49 who have gone through partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for cultural or other non-therapeutic reasons.
Historical Data Table
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.10 |
| 2019 | 25.20 |
| 2018 | 23.30 |
| 2017 | 24.00 |
| 2016 | 22.70 |
| 2015 | 24.20 |
| 2014 | 24.70 |
| 2011 | 25.70 |
| 2005 | 28.20 |
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