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Mauritania: Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population)

In , Mauritania's Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) was 52.91.

That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 64.67 . Mauritania ranks #207 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Mauritania Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
52.91
Trough
50.89
1-year change
+0.7%
5-year change
+3.0%
+0.6% / yr
10-year change
+3.9%
+0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population)
52.9145
52.5509
52.1965
51.8862
51.6186
51.3936
51.2218
51.0916
50.9993
50.9385

About Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population)

Male population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total male population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.MA.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Mauritania's Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) in 2024?
In 2024, Mauritania's Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) was 52.91, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mauritania's Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) rising or falling?
Mauritania's Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Mauritania rank globally on Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population)?
In 2024, Mauritania ranked #207 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population).
How does Mauritania's Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) in 2024 was 64.67, so Mauritania is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.
What is Population ages 15-64, male (% of male population) and how is it measured?
Male population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total male population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.