Western Sahara population
620,599
Population changes approximately every seconds
Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.76%
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Western Sahara is 620,598, growing at an annual rate of 1.76%. That works out to a net change of approximately 28 people per day or 1 per hour.
The population change in Western Sahara is driven by three components: approximately 9,032 births per year and 3,914 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.76% per year.
The total fertility rate stands at 2.15 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Western Sahara is growing through natural increase.
The current population of Western Sahara is approximately 620,598, growing at 1.76% per year.
By approximately 28 people per day, or 1 per hour.
Yes. With approximately 9,032 births and 3,914 deaths per year, Western Sahara has a natural population increase of about 5,118 people annually.