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Mauritania Population 2023
Mauritania, officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania is a country in Northwest Africa. It’s the eleventh largest sovereign state in Africa and the largest country lying entirely below an altitude of 1,000 meters (3,300 Ft.). As per the UN World Population Prospects, the population of Mauritania in 2023 is 4,862,988 (48 Lakh)
Estimated Population of Mauritania in 2023 – 4.9 million
| Mauritania | 2023 Population |
| Total Population | 4,862,988 |
| Global Rank | 127 |
| Land Area | 1,025,520 sq. km (395,960 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 28 |
| Pop. Density | 5 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Nouakchott |
Source: UN World Population Prospects
Mauritania is a Muslim Majority country and 99% of people identify themselves as Muslim. Most Muslims adhere to the Sunni denomination. The Sufi orders, the Tijaniyah, and the Qadiriyyah have great influence in Mauritania.
Religion percentage in Mauritania
- Islam – 99.9%
- Christianity – 0.1%
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Mauritania Demographics
| Fertility Rate* | 4.59 |
| Infant mortality rate ** | 48.2 |
| Median Age | 20.1 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 65.57 years |
| Urban Population | 57% |
*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Top Cities in Mauritania by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Nouakchott | 1,195,600 |
| 2 | Nouadhibou | 118,167 |
| 3 | Kiffa | 60,005 |
| 4 | Néma | 57,000 |
| 5 | Rosso | 51,026 |
| 6 | Kaédi | 45,539 |
| 7 | Zouérat | 44,469 |
| 8 | Sélibaby | 26,420 |
| 9 | Atar | 25,190 |
| 10 | Aïoun | 22,796 |