Sub-Saharan Africa
Mauritania Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
5.2M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+2.9%
2023 → 2024
Record High
5.2M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
824K
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
4.5M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.2M | 147K | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 5.0M | 147K | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 4.9M | 141K | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 4.7M | 135K | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 4.6M | 132K | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 4.5M | 130K | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 4.3M | 127K | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 4.2M | 124K | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 4.1M | 121K | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 4.0M | 117K | +3.1% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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Sub-Saharan Africa · Population
