Population

Western Sahara

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IndicatorValue
Total population591,000 peopleUN DESA WPP [2024]
Median age32.3 yearsUN DESA WPP [2024]
Life expectancyNo authoritative open source found
Ethnic groupsArab, BerberCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
LanguagesStandard Arabic, Hassaniya Arabic, Moroccan Arabic, Berber, Spanish, FrenchCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
ReligionsMuslimCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Urbanization86.8% of total population (2020)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Population growthNo authoritative open source found
Birth rateNo authoritative open source found
Death rateNo authoritative open source found
Urban populationNo authoritative open source found
Languages (structured)Algerian Saharan Arabic / Hassaniyya / Moroccan Arabic / ZenagaGlottolog [2026]

Section metadata

Data year2026
EditionDatabook 2026
Coverage7/12
LicenseCC-BY
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Datasets on this page
  • UN DESA WPP
    un_desa_wpp
    Edition: 2024
  • CIA World Factbook
    cia_factbook
    Edition: 2025
  • Glottolog
    glottolog_languages
    Edition: 2026
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About this data

Western Sahara's population on Databook compiles 7 indicators from 3 open datasets including UN DESA WPP, CIA World Factbook, Glottolog. Key figures include total population (591,000 people), median age (32.3 years). Data is referenced to 2026. Every value carries its source and publication year, published under open licenses.