Total population in Western Sahara
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Western Sahara was 600,904 people, up from 590,506 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Western Sahara with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Western Sahara
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 600 904 |
| 2024 | 590 506 |
| 2023 | 579 729 |
| 2022 | 568 738 |
| 2021 | 558 619 |
| 2020 | 549 365 |
| 2019 | 538 440 |
| 2018 | 525 782 |
| 2017 | 512 843 |
| 2016 | 499 651 |
| 2015 | 486 222 |
| 2014 | 472 579 |
| 2013 | 457 424 |
| 2012 | 441 031 |
| 2011 | 425 087 |
| 2010 | 409 716 |
| 2009 | 394 957 |
| 2008 | 380 822 |
| 2007 | 366 861 |
| 2006 | 352 647 |
| 2005 | 338 699 |
| 2004 | 325 190 |
| 2003 | 311 784 |
| 2002 | 298 464 |
| 2001 | 285 188 |
| 2000 | 271 943 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.