People of Mauritania
Population
3,270,065
Age Distribution
0-14 years
744,995 (Male), 741,369 (Females)
15-64 years
845,272 (Male), 866,998 (Females)
65 years and over
28,564 (Male), 42,867 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
3%
Ethnic Groups
Mixed Moor/black 40%, Moor 30%, black 30%
Religions
Muslim 100%
Languages
Arabic (official), Pulaar, Soninke, French, Hassaniya, Wolof
Life Expectancy
Total
53.51
Among Males
51.24
Among Females
55.85
Nationality
Noun
Mauritanian(s)
Adjective
Mauritanian
Literacy Rates
Definition
age 15 and over can read and write
Total
51%
Among Males
60%
Among Females
43%