Mauritania Population: 4,605,777
Mauritania is officially a republic of Mauritania, and it is largely an Islamic nation. Mauritania is exactly located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Some of the neighboring countries bordering it are Sahara, Algeria, Atlantic Ocean, and Mali. Mauritania is considered as the 27th largest country by the total land area covered. The estimated population of Mauritania for 2020 is 4.6 million.
Mauritania largest cities by population
60% of the population in Mauritania resides in the central locations. The first largest city by population is the capital city Nouakchott exceeding a population of one million. Nouakchott is also the economic and administrative hub of the country. Nouadhibou is the next metropolitan city with 73000 residents. The other main cities are Nema and kaedi. Its population is under 100000.
CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Nouakchott | 661,400 |
Nouadhibou | 72,337 |
Nema | 60,000 |
Kaedi | 55,374 |
Rosso | 48,922 |
Kiffa | 40,281 |
Zouerate | 38,000 |
Atar | 24,021 |
Tekane | 22,041 |
Selibaby | 18,424 |
Aleg | 15,211 |
Mauritania population history
The population of Mauritania is rising every year. In the past decade, the highest population was recorded in 2015, which is a 2.98% growth. The median age in the year 2000 is very low, which is 17.9, but the median age in 2020 is 20.1, which is decent growth. The fertility rate in the year 2000 is very high, that is 5.52, but in recent years it is declining. The global rank of Mauritania remains the same for the past four years, which is 127.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 4,649,658 | 2.74% | 123,962 | 5,000 | 20.1 | 4.59 | 5 | 56.90% | 2,646,714 | 0.06% | 7,794,798,739 | 127 |
2019 | 4,525,696 | 2.78% | 122,383 | 5,000 | 19.7 | 4.82 | 4 | 56.10% | 2,540,632 | 0.06% | 7,713,468,100 | 127 |
2018 | 4,403,313 | 2.82% | 120,743 | 5,000 | 19.7 | 4.82 | 4 | 55.30% | 2,436,744 | 0.06% | 7,631,091,040 | 127 |
2017 | 4,282,570 | 2.86% | 119,037 | 5,000 | 19.7 | 4.82 | 4 | 54.50% | 2,334,906 | 0.06% | 7,547,858,925 | 127 |
2016 | 4,163,533 | 2.90% | 117,232 | 5,000 | 19.7 | 4.82 | 4 | 53.70% | 2,234,912 | 0.06% | 7,464,022,049 | 128 |
2015 | 4,046,301 | 2.98% | 110,421 | 5,000 | 19.6 | 4.88 | 4 | 52.80% | 2,136,699 | 0.05% | 7,379,797,139 | 129 |
2010 | 3,494,195 | 2.93% | 94,000 | 2,000 | 19.1 | 5.07 | 3 | 48.10% | 1,681,621 | 0.05% | 6,956,823,603 | 132 |
2005 | 3,024,194 | 2.83% | 78,795 | -2,001 | 18.5 | 5.3 | 3 | 43.60% | 1,318,368 | 0.05% | 6,541,907,027 | 135 |
2000 | 2,630,219 | 2.60% | 63,318 | -8,801 | 17.9 | 5.52 | 3 | 39.20% | 1,032,034 | 0.04% | 6,143,493,823 | 137 |
1995 | 2,313,630 | 2.61% | 55,857 | -8,924 | 17.6 | 5.72 | 2 | 38.90% | 900,703 | 0.04% | 5,744,212,979 | 137 |
1990 | 2,034,346 | 2.71% | 50,863 | -8,000 | 17.4 | 6.05 | 2 | 39.20% | 798,307 | 0.04% | 5,327,231,061 | 140 |
1985 | 1,780,030 | 2.93% | 47,878 | -3,220 | 17.3 | 6.3 | 2 | 34.80% | 619,375 | 0.04% | 4,870,921,740 | 140 |
1980 | 1,540,640 | 2.97% | 42,008 | -1,940 | 17.1 | 6.57 | 1 | 27.30% | 419,900 | 0.03% | 4,458,003,514 | 140 |
1975 | 1,330,598 | 3.02% | 36,764 | -1,190 | 16.9 | 6.75 | 1 | 20.50% | 273,299 | 0.03% | 4,079,480,606 | 141 |
1970 | 1,146,780 | 3.07% | 32,174 | -552 | 17 | 6.79 | 1 | 14.60% | 167,332 | 0.03% | 3,700,437,046 | 141 |
1965 | 985,910 | 3.00% | 27,105 | -364 | 17.4 | 6.79 | 1 | 10.20% | 100,130 | 0.03% | 3,339,583,597 | 143 |
1960 | 850,384 | 2.87% | 22,417 | -320 | 17.8 | 6.71 | 1 | 6.90% | 59,044 | 0.03% | 3,034,949,748 | 142 |
1955 | 738,299 | 2.53% | 17,373 | -260 | 18 | 6.34 | 1 | 4.70% | 34,636 | 0.03% | 2,773,019,936 | 143 |
Mauritania population forecast
The yearly change rate of Mauritania is slowing down in the future years. However, this will not affect the overall population. The 2050 projections show that the yearly change decreases by 1.90%. The population of Mauritania in 2030 is 6,680,816, in 2040 it is 7,432,083 and in 2050 it is 9,024,892. The fertility rate in the country remains the same from 2020 to 2050, which is 4.59. The median age is increasing in 2050 that is 24.4.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 4,649,658 | 2.82% | 120,671 | 5,000 | 20.1 | 4.59 | 5 | 56.90% | 2,646,714 | 0.06% | 7,794,798,739 | 127 |
2025 | 5,290,949 | 2.62% | 128,258 | 4,001 | 20.7 | 4.59 | 5 | 60.60% | 3,206,736 | 0.06% | 8,184,437,460 | 125 |
2030 | 5,967,168 | 2.43% | 135,244 | 3,000 | 21.4 | 4.59 | 6 | 63.80% | 3,807,767 | 0.07% | 8,548,487,400 | 121 |
2035 | 6,680,816 | 2.29% | 142,730 | 3,000 | 22.3 | 4.59 | 6 | 66.50% | 4,444,113 | 0.08% | 8,887,524,213 | 115 |
2040 | 7,432,083 | 2.15% | 150,253 | 3,000 | 23.1 | 4.59 | 7 | 68.70% | 5,105,847 | 0.08% | 9,198,847,240 | 114 |
2045 | 8,215,471 | 2.02% | 156,678 | 3,000 | 23.9 | 4.59 | 8 | 70.60% | 5,802,413 | 0.09% | 9,481,803,274 | 112 |
2050 | 9,024,892 | 1.90% | 161,884 | 24.7 | 4.59 | 9 | 72.40% | 6,532,273 | 0.09% | 9,735,033,990 | 106 |
Mauritania demographics
The average life expectancy rate in the country is projected as 65.57 years. The infant death per 1000 live births is calculated as 48.2. The deaths under age 5 per 1000 live births are 71.2.
Mauritania religion and politics
The predominant religion in Mauritania is Islam. Islamic Sufism strongly influences most of the population. Some stats show that 100% of the population is Muslims. However, smaller religions, such as Christianity and Jews, exist in the country.
Mauritania economy
The resident’s livelihood is dependent upon agriculture and livestock. There has been a considerable increase in oil exports to foreign countries. However, the economy of Mauritania is unstable due to wealth inequality and financial mismanagement.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |