Western Sahara
General Information
source: UN data
| Region | Northern Africa |
| Population (000, 2025) | 601 |
| Pop. density (per km2, 2025) | 23 |
| Capital city | El Aaiún |
| Capital city pop. (000, 2025) | 2,324 |
| Surface area (km2) | 266,000 |
| Sex ratio (m per 100 f) | 1,224 |
| National currency | Moroccan Dirham (MAD) |
| Exchange rate (per US$) | 101 |
| Employment in agriculturef (% of employed) | 192 |
| Employment in industryf (% of employed) | 215 |
| Employment in servicesf (% employed) | 593 |
| Unemploymentf (% of labour force) | 8 |
| Labour force participation ratef (female/male pop. %) | 306,778 |
| Population growth rate (average annual %) | 17 |
| Urban population (% of total population) | ... |
| Urban population growth rate (average annual %) | ... |
| Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) | 22 |
| Life expectancy at birth (females/males, years) | 740,701 |
| Population age distributioni (0-14/60+ years old, %) | 230,104 |
| International migrant stockf (000/% of total pop.) | 5,610 |
| Under five mortality rate (per 1000 live births) | 261 |
| Threatened species (number) | 92 |
| Forested area (% of land area) | 25 |
Expat distribution in Western Sahara from top sending countries
