What is the population of Mauritania?

The estimated population of Mauritania in 2026 is approximately 4,804,284 people.

What is the capital of Mauritania?

The capital city of Mauritania is Nouakchott.

Mauritania covers an area of 1,030,700 km².

4,804,284

Estimated live population (2026)

Capital Nouakchott

Area 1,030,700 km²

Density 5 per km²

Annual Growth Rate +2.6%

Continent Africa

Timezone UTC+0

Country Code MR

World Share 0.06%

Province-level data coming soon.