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Nouakchott

Country:
Mauritania
Continent:
Africa

Nouakchott's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,612,940In 1950, the population of Nouakchott was 2,695Nouakchott 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

Other Cities in Mauritania

City
2025 Pop.
Growth
Nouakchott1,612,9403.92%

Sources

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