Annual change in population in Western Sahara
Western Sahara: Annual change in population was 10,988 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Western Sahara, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Western Sahara recorded 10,988 people for annual change in population in 2023.
That represents a change of up 8.6% on the previous year and down 33.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Western Sahara peaked at 16,403 people in 2013 and was at its lowest, -9,585 people, in 1975.
Western Sahara ranks 137th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,678 people | 1,245 people | 2,147 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 3,358 people | 2,260 people | 5,661 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 4,334 people | -9,585 people | 14,095 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,894 people | 5,516 people | 12,390 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,504 people | 5,443 people | 12,664 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,598 people | 12,967 people | 14,216 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,349 people | 12,660 people | 16,403 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,321 people | 9,251 people | 10,988 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Western Sahara
More population data for Western Sahara
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 41,447 people (2100)
- Population density 3.13 people per km² (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 2.08 children per women (2023)
- Natural population growth rate vs. median age 0.9% (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 31.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 2.16 live births per woman (2023)
- Children per woman vs. Natural population growth 0.9% (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 2.16 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Western Sahara?
- Annual change in population in Western Sahara was 10,988 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Western Sahara?
- The highest recorded value was 16,403 people in 2013.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Western Sahara?
- The lowest recorded value was -9,585 people in 1975.
- How does Western Sahara rank for annual change in population?
- Western Sahara ranks 137th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Western Sahara?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Sahara data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.