Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Mauritania
Mauritania: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was 3.92 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Mauritania, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Mauritania stood at 3.92 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Mauritania peaked at 29.44 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, 2.82 % change on previous year, in 1989.
That places Mauritania 15th out of 121 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 17.57 % change on previous year | +155.1% |
| 1963 | 29.4 % change on previous year | +67.3% |
| 1964 | 29.44 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 25.5 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 1966 | 22.14 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 1967 | 22.13 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1968 | 22.17 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1969 | 22.11 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 22.14 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1971 | 22.14 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 22.17 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1973 | 22.11 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 22.14 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 22.14 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 22.17 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 15.78 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 1978 | 9.71 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 1979 | 9.71 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 9.72 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 9.7 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 9.71 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 9.71 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 9.73 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 9.7 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 9.71 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 9.71 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 8.05 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 1989 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 1990 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 2.83 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.83 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.83 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 3.9 % change on previous year | +37.9% |
| 2002 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 2003 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.44 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 4.32 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 4.22 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2025 | 3.92 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21.93 % change on previous year | 6.89 % change on previous year | 29.44 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.02 % change on previous year | 9.71 % change on previous year | 22.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.86 % change on previous year | 2.82 % change on previous year | 9.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.82 % change on previous year | 2.82 % change on previous year | 2.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.24 % change on previous year | 2.83 % change on previous year | 4.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.45 % change on previous year | 4.44 % change on previous year | 4.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.22 % change on previous year | 3.92 % change on previous year | 4.42 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More urban development data for Mauritania
- Population in the largest city 49.4% (2025)
- Population density 4.87 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 46.5 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.61 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.3035 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 1.45 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.61 million (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 9.24 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Mauritania?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Mauritania was 3.92 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 29.44 % change on previous year in 1964.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.82 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does Mauritania rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Mauritania ranks 15th out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.