A side-by-side look at Mauritania and Nigeria. Fertility is 4.63 births per woman in Mauritania (2024) versus 4.38 in Nigeria (2024). Population stands at 5.3M (2025) and 237.5M (2025) respectively. GDP per capita at purchasing-power parity is $6.6K versus $8.1K.
| Indicator | Mauritania | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate | 4.63#11 | 4.38#15 |
| Population | 5.3M | 237.5M |
| GDP / capita (PPP) | $6.6K | $8.1K |
Topic pages: Mauritania fertility · Nigeria fertility · Mauritania population · Nigeria population
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birthrate.io, "Mauritania vs Nigeria". https://birthrate.io/compare/mauritania/nigeria (accessed 25 August 2026). Underlying data: World Bank; UN.
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