UM
MRU — Mauritanian ouguiya
2 countries and territories use this currency (primary in REST Countries data).
Quick answer
MRU (Mauritanian ouguiya) is used by 2 countries with a combined population of about 5.5M.
Countries / territories
2
Population
5.5M
Total area
1,296,700 km²
Exchange rate
1 EUR = 47.0366 MRU
1 USD = 40.0477 MRU
Countries using MRU
| Country | Capital | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | Nouakchott | 4.9M |
| Western Sahara | El Aaiún | 600.9K |
Frequently Asked Questions
2 countries and territories currently use MRU (Mauritanian ouguiya) as a primary currency in our REST Countries-based database. See the full table above for the complete list.
The symbol for MRU (Mauritanian ouguiya) is UM. It is commonly used in price formatting and financial displays.
By population, Mauritania is the largest user of the MRU, accounting for about 89% of all MRU users.
The ISO 4217 alphabetic code for the Mauritanian ouguiya is MRU; the numeric code is —.
FX rates from ExchangeRate-API. Snapshot base: EUR. Updated May 8, 2026.