Western Sahara
General Information
source: UN data
| Region | Northern Africa |
| Population (000, 2021) | 612 |
| Pop. density (per km2, 2021) | 23 |
| Capital city | El Aaiún |
| Capital city pop. (000, 2021) | 2,324 |
| Surface area (km2) | 266,000 |
| Sex ratio (m per 100 f) | 1,094 |
| National currency | Moroccan Dirham (MAD) |
| Exchange rate (per US$) | 89 |
| Employment in agriculturef (% of employed) | 198 |
| Employment in industryf (% of employed) | 257 |
| Employment in servicesf (% employed) | 545 |
| Unemploymentf (% of labour force) | 94 |
| Labour force participation ratef (female/male pop. %) | 260,793 |
| Population growth rateg (average annual %) | 25 |
| Urban population (% of total population) | 868 |
| Urban population growth rateg (average annual %) | ... |
| Fertility rate, totalg (live births per woman) | 24 |
| Life expectancy at birthg (females/males, years) | 719,682 |
| Population age distribution (0-14/60+ years old, %) | 26,966 |
| International migrant stockf (000/% of total pop.) | 5,409 |
| Infant mortality rateg (per 1 000 live births) | 288 |
| Threatened species (number) | 70 |
| Forested areaf (% of land area) | 25 |
Expat distribution in Western Sahara from top sending countries
