Nouakchott Population 2026 capital
Nouakchott has a population of 1,184,530, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇲🇷 Mauritania. Roughly 22% of Mauritania's population lives here. Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania.
Population (city proper)
1,184,530
Rank in Mauritania
#1
Coordinates
18.09°N, 15.98°W
~10 m elevation · Africa/Nouakchott
Cities near Nouakchott
- Tevragh Zeina48,093 people · ~2 km away
- Ksar57,758 people · ~3 km away
- Dar Naim61,089 people · ~6 km away
- Boutilimitt27,170 people · ~148 km away
- Rosso15,870 people · ~176 km away
- Tékane22,041 people · ~178 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nouakchott?
Nouakchott has a population of 1,184,530 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Mauritania.
Is Nouakchott the capital of Mauritania?
Yes, Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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