A side-by-side look at Mauritania and Sao Tome and Principe. Fertility is 4.63 births per woman in Mauritania (2024) versus 3.60 in Sao Tome and Principe (2024). Population stands at 5.3M (2025) and 240.3K (2025) respectively. GDP per capita at purchasing-power parity is $6.6K versus $5.5K.
| Indicator | Mauritania | Sao Tome and Principe |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate | 4.63#11 | 3.60#39 |
| Population | 5.3M | 240.3K |
| GDP / capita (PPP) | $6.6K | $5.5K |
Topic pages: Mauritania fertility · Sao Tome and Principe fertility · Mauritania population · Sao Tome and Principe population
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birthrate.io, "Mauritania vs Sao Tome and Principe". https://birthrate.io/compare/mauritania/sao-tome-and-principe (accessed 25 August 2026). Underlying data: World Bank; UN.
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