Mauritania

Islamic Republic of Mauritania · Capital: Nouakchott

A largely desert nation bridging Arab North Africa and Black West Africa, Mauritania was among the last countries to abolish slavery.

Population

5,169,3952024

GDP / Capita

$2,1102024

GDP

$10.9 billion2024

Unemployment

10.3%2024

Total Area

1,030,700 sq km2023

Life Expectancy

68.7 yrs2024

Key Indicators

World Bank · latest available

5,169,395

Population

World Bank · 2024

$2,110

GDP per Capita

World Bank · 2024

$10.9 billion

Gross Domestic Product

World Bank · 2024

10.3%

Unemployment

World Bank · 2024

1,030,700 sq km

Total Area

World Bank · 2023

68.7 yrs

Life Expectancy at Birth

World Bank · 2024

60.6%

Urban Population

World Bank · 2024

30.2

Infant Mortality

World Bank · 2024

59.5%

Literacy

World Bank · 2020

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