The high population density has led to many difficulties such as street congestion, land disputes, and conflicts of occupation.

Like most of Dakar, the interior of Grand Yoff is made up of small streets of sand while the main roads are paved.

Sometimes, the smaller streets are difficult to reach by car due to informal trade encroaching on the roads.

The high population density has led to a number of difficulties such as street congestion, land disputes, and conflicts of occupation.

There are also problems of insecurity, lack of health and education infrastructure, and unemployment, especially among the younger generation.