Population of Western Sahara
As of April 2025, the population of Western Sahara is 606.6 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 11 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.84%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 28.7 years in 2015 to 32.2 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 71.6 years and population density is 2.3 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Western Sahara peaked in 1976, reaching around 19.91% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.8% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 17 thousand in 2012 to nearly 10.95 thousand in 2025.
Life Expectancy
In Western Sahara, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 65.2 years in 2005 to 71.6 years in 2025, representing an increase of more than 6 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Western Sahara
These are the 5 most populous cities in Western Sahara:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laayoune | 196,331 |
| 2 | Dakhla | 75,000 |
| 3 | Boujdour | 42,651 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Laayoune Plage | 10,450 |
| 5 | Daoura | 900 |