Mauritania society & media statistics
Age structure, cities, languages for Mauritania: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
Official languages: Arabic. Largest city: Nouakchott.
| Indicator | Mauritania | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children under 15 | 42.4% | 2025 | #13 of 236 | 24.4% |
| People aged 65 and over | 3.2% | 2025 | #205 of 236 | 10.4% |
| Urban population | 61.5% | 2025 | #120 of 211 | 57.8% |
Society & Media: world rankings · Mauritania population
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