What is the Population of Mauritania?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Mauritania has a population of approximately 4,927,532 people, making it the 126th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.06% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,030,700 km², the population density is roughly 5 people per km².
| Population | 4,927,532 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 126th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.06% |
| Area | 1,030,700 km² |
| Population density | 5 / km² |
| Demonym | Mauritanian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | 4,927,532 | 126th |
| New Zealand | 5,324,700 | 123rd |
| Costa Rica | 5,309,625 | 124th |
| Liberia | 5,248,621 | 125th |
| Kuwait | 4,881,254 | 127th |
| Panama | 4,064,780 | 128th |
| Georgia | 4,000,921 | 129th |
Mauritania compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 47,400,000 | 2,381,741 |
| Mali | 22,395,489 | 1,240,192 |
| Senegal | 18,593,258 | 196,722 |
Mauritania in context
- Mauritania covers 1,030,700 km², making it the 28th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Algeria, Mali, Senegal.
- With 4,927,532 people, Mauritania holds about 1.1% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Mauritania is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Mauritania — FAQ
What is the population of Mauritania?
The population of Mauritania is approximately 4,927,532 (4.9 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Mauritania in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Mauritania at approximately 4,927,532 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Mauritania is the 126th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Mauritania?
Approximately 4,927,532 people live in Mauritania, making it the 126th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Mauritania rank by population?
Mauritania is the 126th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.06%.
What is the population density of Mauritania?
Mauritania has a population density of roughly 5 people per km², based on a land area of 1,030,700 km².
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