Senegalese people in Italy
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 112,598 (2023) | |
| Languages | |
| Wolof, French, Italian, Pulaar | |
| Religion | |
| Islam (Sunni) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Senegalese diaspora |
The presence of Senegalese people in Italy dates back to the 1980s.
In 2014 there were 94,030 legally resident immigrants from Senegal in Italy, an increase from 59,857 in 2006. Over time, the number of Senegalese citizens in Italy has grown steadily, rising from 46,478 in 2004 to 110,763 registered residents in 2022, representing a percentage increase of 138%. The diaspora in Italy consists of 81,345 men and 29,418 women, a ratio of approximately 3:1.
As of 2014, the three cities with the largest Senegalese populations in Italy were Milan, Rome, and Genoa.
In 2022, about 30% of all Senegalese legally residing in Italy were concentrated in Lombardy (32,852).
The provinces with the highest numbers of Senegalese residents were Bergamo (9,350), Brescia (6,716), and Milan (6,434).