Mauritania Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Mauritania Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Mauritania population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. Mauritania’s official name is the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. The country is located in northwest of Africa. Additionally, it borders Algeria to the northeast, Mali to the east and southeast, and Senegal to the southwest. Eventually, Mauritania declared independence on November 28, 1960.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Mauritania from 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade after Mauritania’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Mauritania country overview.

Chart of Mauritania Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Mauritania’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 1.1 million people in 1970 to 1.4 million people in 1979. As a result, the population grew by 30.7% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Mauritania is approximately 64.9 years (2019). Lastly, around half of Mauritania’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Mauritania has increased from 44.4 years in 1960 to 64.9 years in 2019. To conclude, Mauritania maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Mauritania’s population growth in the 1980s.