MRT · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
5.17 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
68.7 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,169,395 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.88 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 4.9 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 34.03 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 5.41 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 4.63 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 68.7 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 30.2 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 59.5 percent | 2020 |
| Urban Population (%) | 60.6 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Arabic
Official
Religions
Muslim
Major
100.0%