Nouakchott's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,612,940. In 1950, the population of Nouakchott was 2,695. Nouakchott has grown by 60,790 in the last year, which represents a 3.92% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Nouakchott, which typically includes Nouakchott's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Nouadhibou | 72,337 | |
| Nema | 60,000 | |
| Kaedi | 55,374 | |
| Rosso | 48,922 | |
| Kiffa | 40,281 | |
| Zouerate | 38,000 | |
| Atar | 24,021 | |
| Tekane | 22,041 | |
| Selibaby | 18,424 | |
| Aleg | 15,211 | |
| Aioun | 12,635 | |
| Akjoujt | 11,500 |