Population: 4.9 million
Mauritania has a population of 4.9 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $10 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Mauritania is $10 billion ($2,000 per capita).
Capital: Nouakchott
The capital city of Mauritania is Nouakchott. Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU).
Languages: Arabic
Official/main languages: Arabic. Area: 1,030,700 km². Continent: Africa.
Mauritania Overview
Mauritania (🇲🇷) is located in Africa with a total area of 1,030,700 km². The country has a population of 4.9 million and its capital is Nouakchott.
Economy
- GDP: $10 billion
- GDP per capita: $2,000
- Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Key Facts
- Capital: Nouakchott
- Languages: Arabic
- Area: 1,030,700 km²
- Continent: Africa
How to read this Mauritania profile
Use the population of 4.9 million together with the area of 1,030,700 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $10 billion and GDP per capita of $2,000 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Mauritania data sources and update scope
This Mauritania profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mauritania?
The population of Mauritania is approximately 4.9 million.
What is the GDP of Mauritania?
The GDP of Mauritania is approximately $10 billion, which translates to $2,000 per capita.
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.