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Nouakchott

Country:
Mauritania
Continent:
Africa

Nouakchott's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,612,940. In 1950, the population of Nouakchott was 2,695. Nouakchott has grown by 60,790 in the last year, which represents a 3.92% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Nouakchott, which typically includes Nouakchott's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.

1.6M
Total Population
60.8K 3.92%
Growth
Yes
Capital of Mauritania?

Nouakchott Population

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Sources

  1. World Population Prospects (2024 Revision) - United Nations population estimates and projections.