Reported deaths from rabies in Senegal

Senegal: Reported deaths from rabies was 3 Deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3 Deaths
Change on year
down 40.0%
World rank
37th
of 133 countries
All-time high
15 Deaths
in 2010
All-time low
0 Deaths
in 2016
Years of data
11
2010–2024

Reported deaths from rabies in Senegal, 2010–2024

0510152010201720242010: 15 Deaths2011: 6 Deaths2012: 6 Deaths2013: 5 Deaths2014: 2 Deaths2015: 3 Deaths2016: 0 Deaths2017: 0 Deaths2022: 3 Deaths2023: 5 Deaths2024: 3 Deaths

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths.

Analysis

The most recent figure for reported deaths from rabies in Senegal is 3 Deaths, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 40.0% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported deaths from rabies in Senegal peaked at 15 Deaths in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 Deaths, in 2016.

Senegal ranks 37th of 133 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4.62 Deaths 0 Deaths 15 Deaths 8
2020s 3.67 Deaths 3 Deaths 5 Deaths 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported deaths from rabies in Senegal?
Reported deaths from rabies in Senegal was 3 Deaths in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest reported deaths from rabies recorded in Senegal?
The highest recorded value was 15 Deaths in 2010.
What is the lowest reported deaths from rabies recorded in Senegal?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Deaths in 2016.
How does Senegal rank for reported deaths from rabies?
Senegal ranks 37th out of 133 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported deaths from rabies rising or falling in Senegal?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Senegal data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported deaths from rabies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Reported deaths from rabies
Unit
Deaths
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
133 places, 1,422 data points, 2010–2024
Last refreshed

Reported annual deaths from rabies in humans. Depending on the country's reporting system, this may include laboratory-confirmed cases only, or laboratory-confirmed _and_ clinically-diagnosed cases.