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Indices labeled “modeled” are computed estimates — see methodology.

CountriesWestern SaharaPopulation

Population in Western Sahara

Western Sahara profile

Population

273,008

people

World rank

#188

of 248

Percentile

24%

higher is better

Data quality

Measured

Total resident population.

Source: GeoNames · source data.

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What is the population in Western Sahara?

Western Sahara has a population of 273,008 people. Total resident population.

How does Western Sahara rank for population?

Western Sahara ranks #188 of 248 countries for population (higher is better).