🇲🇷Mauritania — Population & Demographics
Mauritania has a population of 5,022,441, ranking #123 in the world. The capital is Nouakchott. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank classification: Lower middle income
World countries by population — Mauritania is #123
5,022,441
Population
#123
World Rank
68.5
Life Expectancy
$2,136
GDP Per Capita
Demographics
| Population | 5,022,441 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.97% |
| Urban Population | 59.7% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.70 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 68.5 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 31.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 59.5% |
Economy
$2,136
GDP Per Capita
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania has a population of 5,022,441, ranking #123 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.97%.
Life expectancy in Mauritania is 68.5 years. The infant mortality rate is 31.1 per 1,000 live births.
Mauritania's GDP per capita is $2,136. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.