Mauritania Population Growth in the 1990s (1990 to 1999)

Mauritania Population Growth from 1990 to 1999

This page shows Mauritania population growth in the 1990s from 1990 to 1999. 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 1990 to 1999. Furthermore, this was three decades after Mauritania’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Mauritania country overview.

Chart of Mauritania Population Growth in the 1990s (1990 to 1999)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Mauritania’s population grew steadily from 1990 to 1999 for the decade. The population grew from 2 million people in 1990 to 2.5 million people in 1999. As a result, the population grew by 25% in the 1990s (1990 to 1999). 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 2000s.