Mauritania Population 2026
Population Mauritania 2026 is 3 631 849 people. Mauritania ranks 130 in terms of population in the world - 0.047% of all inhabitants of the Earth. The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott, the official currency is the Ouguiya (MRU). Chislennost.com has used information from reliable sources. Find out the population of a country, city, district at Chislennost.com.
Population of Mauritania
3 631 849 people
Flag of Mauritania
Data in March 2026
Population rank, Life expectancy, age and total area Mauritania |
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|---|---|
| Population | |
| Population rank Mauritania | 3 631 849 people |
| Male population | 50.3% |
| Female population | 49.7% |
| Life expectancy Mauritania | |
| Life expectancy Male | 58.9 |
| Life expectancy Female | 63.4 |
| Age | |
| Median age Mauritania | 19.7 age |
| <15 years | 40.4% |
| 15 - 65 years | 56.2% |
| >65 years | 3.5% |
| Total area | |
| Total area Mauritania | 1030700 km2 (#27 in world) |
| Population density | 3.52 per km2 |
The site chislennost.com uses information from official sources and is updated every month. Some data may differ due to the lack of the latest census.
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FAQ
⚡ When was the population counted?
The population count in Mauritania was carried out in 2026.
⚡ What place does Mauritania occupy in terms of population on Earth?
Mauritania takes 130st place in the ranking of the population of countries on Earth.
⚡ Which city is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is the city of Nouakchott with a population of 870 073 people.