Mauritania Statistics
Population
Total GDP
GDP Per capita
Human Development Index (HDI)
About Mauritania
Mauritania bridges Arab North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa with diverse cultural heritage. The country has vast Sahara Desert and Atlantic coastline with rich fishing waters. Mauritanian culture emphasizes nomadic traditions, Islamic values, and tribal customs.
The nation has hot desert climate with minimal rainfall and extreme temperatures. Mauritania has presidential republic with Islamic law influences. The country has iron ore mining, fishing, and livestock economies.
Nouakchott is coastal capital with rapid growth and urbanization challenges. Mauritania has traditional nomadic lifestyle transitioning to settled communities. The nation has Arabic as official language with Berber and African languages.
Traditional Mauritanian culture includes poetry, traditional music, and desert survival skills. The country has Muslim majority with strict Islamic practices. Mauritanian cuisine features dates, milk products, and desert-adapted ingredients.
The population is 4.9 million with nomadic heritage and urbanization trends. Mauritania offers desert landscapes, cultural bridge, and traditional lifestyle in Saharan republic.
Economic Indicators
Demographic Distribution
Population Data by Years
| Year | Total Population | Annual Change | Density People/KM2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 | 17.118.469 | +0.62% | 16.6 |
| 2090 | 15.941.788 | +0.83% | 15.5 |
| 2080 | 14.520.791 | +1.06% | 14.1 |
| 2070 | 12.908.450 | +1.33% | 12.5 |
| 2060 | 11.180.219 | +1.6% | 10.8 |
| 2050 | 9.415.598 | +1.9% | 9.1 |
| 2040 | 7.681.908 | +2.22% | 7.5 |
| 2030 | 6.062.528 | +2.59% | 5.9 |
| 2025 NOW | 5.315.065 | +2.82% | 5.2 |
| 2020 | 4.600.131 | +2.96% | 4.5 |
| 2015 | 3.965.959 | +3.05% | 3.8 |
| 2010 | 3.390.965 | +3.24% | 3.3 |
| 2005 | 2.939.059 | +2.45% | 2.9 |
| 2000 | 2.613.441 | +2.82% | 2.5 |
| 1995 | 2.312.017 | +2.78% | 2.2 |
| 1990 | 1.951.878 | +2.57% | 1.9 |
| 1985 | 1.702.107 | +2.93% | 1.7 |
| 1980 | 1.474.043 | +2.88% | 1.4 |
| 1975 | 1.277.330 | +2.99% | 1.2 |
| 1970 | 1.099.806 | +3.1% | 1.1 |
| 1965 | 945.838 | +2.93% | 0.9 |
| 1960 | 824.298 | +2.57% | 0.8 |
| 1955 | 730.724 | +2.25% | 0.7 |
| 1950 | 657.715 | - | 0.6 |
