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People and Society of Western Sahara
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Western Sahara.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Sahrawi(s), Sahraoui(s)
- Ethnic Groups
- Arab, Berber
- Population
- 652,271
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- Laayoune 237,000
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
Life expectancy at birth in Western Sahara reflects both the territory's unique geopolitical situation and the broader health challenges facing populations in arid, sparsely populated regions of northwestern Africa. Current estimates place life expectancy at approximately 70 to 74 years overall, with women generally living longer than men — a pattern consistent with global trends. Women in Western Sahara can expect to live into their mid-to-upper 70s, while men typically reach their late 60s to early 70s.
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