SENEGAL
GENERAL STATISTICS

Population:
10,051,930 (January 2000 est.)
Ethnic groups:
Wolof 43.3%, Pular 23.8%, Serer 14.7%, Diola 3.7%, Mandink 3%, Soninke 1.1%, European and Lebanese 1%, other 9.4%
Religions:
Muslim 92%, indigenous beliefs 6%, Christian 2% (mostly Roman Catholic)
Languages:
French (official), Wolof, Pulaar, Diola, Mandingo

ROMAN CATHOLIC WORKFORCE

Bishops: 8
Diocesan Priests: 200
Religious Priests: 148
Professed Religious men (not Priests): 151
Professed Religious women: 657
Members of Secular Institute (Men): -
Members of Secular Institute (Women): 1
Lay Missionaries: 22
Catechists: 1,856

(As at 31 December, 1997)