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In 2026, Mauritania sees net emigration of 5,842 people, with more leaving than arriving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 195,937, about 3.8% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 263,557 people left. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
-5,842
Net migration rate
-1.1 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
195,937
Migration flows in Mauritania are relatively modest. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 3.8% of the population.