Table 1 Population demographic data of Mauritania
From: Malaria in Mauritania: retrospective and prospective overview
Indicator | Value | Reference |
|---|---|---|
Population density (inhabitant/sq km) | 3.4 | [1] |
Urban population (%) | 60 | [2] |
Gender | ||
Male (%) | 50.2 | [2] |
Female (%) | 49.6 | [2] |
Age groups (%) | ||
<15 years | 43.7 | [2] |
15-65 years | 51.0 | [2] |
>65 years | 5.3 | [2] |
Birth rate (%) | 4.6 | [2] |
Mortality rate (%) | 1.3 | [2] |
Infant mortality (%) | 7.7 | [2] |
Growth rate | 2.4 | [2] |
Life expectancy at birth (years) | 57.5 | [2] |