🇲🇷 Mauritania
With 5,315,065 inhabitants (2025), Mauritania ranks 123 out of 213 in the population ranking (Africa). GDP per capita – Mauritania: $2,198 /inh. (2025), ranking 172 out of 211. Economic growth is 4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 10.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 1.5 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Mauritania, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), HIV prevalence (1/152), Children in child labor (ages 5-17) (6/64).
Weaknesses – Mauritania, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Research and development spending (154/155), Protected land areas (204/210), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (180/186).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Mauritania has $2,198 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Mauritania has 10.3 %, above the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Mauritania has 1.5 %, below the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Mauritania has 4 %, below the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 11.4 % | 2021 | 44 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 4 % | 2025 | 77 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.2 % | 2025 | 138 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,772 /inh. | 2021 | 138 of 184 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $40.8B | 2025 | 143 of 201 |
| GDP | $11.7B | 2025 | 153 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $7,676 /inh. | 2025 | 153 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $2,210 /inh. | 2025 | 163 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $2,198 /inh. | 2025 | 172 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 15.2 % | 2017 | 10 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 17 % | 2017 | 26 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.5 % | 2025 | 55 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 36.49 LCU/$ | 2023 | 87 of 211 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3.4 % | 2025 | 109 of 210 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 28.4 % | 2019 | 141 of 164 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 57.4 % | 2025 | 48 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 32.1 % | 2025 | 54 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 52.8 % | 2025 | 112 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 15 % | 2025 | 140 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 10.3 % | 2025 | 149 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 22.9 % | 2025 | 149 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 36.6 % | 2025 | 171 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 40.8 % | 2025 | 174 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 54.2 % | 2025 | 69 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 9.4 % | 2024 | 70 of 185 |
| Trade openness | 94 % | 2025 | 76 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 39.9 % | 2025 | 89 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $4.5B | 2025 | 127 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -9.6 % | 2024 | 171 of 198 |
| Services exports | $123.6M | 2024 | 174 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 5.4 % | 2025 | 40 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 3.9 % | 2023 | 53 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $634.1M | 2025 | 116 of 203 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.9 % | 2024 | 132 of 196 |
| International tourist arrivals | 30,000 arr. | 2000 | 190 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $6.4M | 2020 | 195 of 201 |
Public finances 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 2.7 % | 2025 | 42 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 16 % | 2025 | 96 of 187 |
| Research and development spending | 0 % | 2018 | 154 of 155 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 41.8 % | 2024 | 57 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.4 months | 2021 | 64 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $2B | 2021 | 130 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 22.7 % | 2019 | 133 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 44.3 % | 2025 | 4 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 34.4 % | 2024 | 27 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 % | 2025 | 39 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 29.7 % | 2025 | 54 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 54 % | 2025 | 130 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 4.6 % | 2025 | 162 of 201 |
| Services | 42.4 % | 2025 | 176 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age dependency ratio | 83.9 per 100 | 2025 | 11 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 42.4 % | 2025 | 12 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.9 % | 2025 | 63 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 94.3 % | 2024 | 79 of 145 |
| Urban population | 61.5 % | 2025 | 121 of 213 |
| Population | 5,315,065 inhab. | 2025 | 123 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 96.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 151 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.1 % | 2025 | 151 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 44.8 % | 2021 | 162 of 178 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.3 per 100 girls | 2024 | 179 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.2 % | 2025 | 183 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 54.4 % | 2025 | 203 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 17.1 yrs | 2023 | 215 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children per woman | 4.63 children/woman | 2024 | 11 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 34 per 1,000 | 2024 | 13 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.78 % | 2025 | 18 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 9.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 87 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 4.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 92 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 15.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 93 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 61.4 yrs | 2023 | 119 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 25.6 per 100,000 | 2019 | 143 of 188 |
| Under-5 mortality | 36.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 148 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 30.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 149 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 66.7 yrs | 2024 | 157 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 68.7 yrs | 2024 | 161 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 70.7 yrs | 2024 | 168 of 213 |
| Death rate | 5.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 178 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 93 % | 2024 | 74 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 11 % | 2024 | 116 of 167 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 65 per 100,000 | 2024 | 131 of 206 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 43.8 % | 2023 | 142 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 4.3 % | 2023 | 144 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.61 per 1,000 | 2022 | 152 of 196 |
| Physicians | 0.26 per 1,000 | 2022 | 154 of 193 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 58.7 % | 2024 | 169 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 77.3 % | 2024 | 178 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 0.4 per 1,000 | 2006 | 178 of 190 |
| Open defecation | 16.2 % | 2024 | 191 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use | 9.9 % | 2024 | 32 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 5.2 % | 2024 | 34 of 207 |
| Tobacco use among men | 17.3 % | 2024 | 41 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 2.4 % | 2024 | 43 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 9 % | 2024 | 51 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 77 of 190 |
| Adult obesity | 24.1 % | 2024 | 108 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 157.7 cm | 2014 | 131 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult women | 37.4 % | 2024 | 143 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 23.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 144 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 163.3 cm | 2014 | 188 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0 L/person | 2024 | 197 of 202 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Muslims | 99.2 % | 2020 | 8 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.62 | 2003 | 60 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.33 | 2003 | 106 of 203 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 3.8 % | 2024 | 122 of 212 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.5 % | 2020 | 123 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 158 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 0.2 % | 2020 | 186 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.01 | 2003 | 197 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 32 | 2019 | 50 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.8 % | 2019 | 53 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 10.2 % | 2019 | 117 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 24.6 % | 2019 | 124 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 1,030,700 km² | 2024 | 28 of 212 |
| Land area | 1,030,700 km² | 2024 | 28 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 5,002 km | 2026 | 36 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 4 countries | 2026 | 56 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 754 km | 2026 | 89 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 20.2 ° | 2026 | 101 of 232 |
| Population density | 5 inh./km² | 2024 | 202 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average elevation | 276 m | 2026 | 120 of 166 |
| Highest point | 915 m | 2026 | 165 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 82 m³/inh. | 2022 | 170 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 92 mm | 2022 | 173 of 180 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 21 % | 2015 | 197 of 212 |
| Lowest point | -5 m | 2026 | 204 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 38.5 % | 2024 | 99 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 1 % | 2024 | 195 of 210 |
| Arable land | 0.4 % | 2024 | 196 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 0.6 % | 2025 | 204 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.66 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.22 | 2025 | 107 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.33 | 2025 | 110 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.63 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.29 | 2025 | 121 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.13 | 2025 | 126 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.14 | 2025 | 137 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of expression index | 0.63 | 2025 | 102 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.63 | 2025 | 111 of 174 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.53 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.51 | 2025 | 119 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.42 | 2025 | 130 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.25 | 2025 | 132 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.37 | 2025 | 145 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.28 | 2025 | 148 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -1.4 | 2025 | 166 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.83 | 2025 | 119 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 30 pts | 2024 | 130 of 179 |
| Political corruption index | 0.83 | 2025 | 148 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.9 | 2025 | 148 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.81 | 2025 | 153 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.11 | 2025 | 153 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.72 | 2025 | 153 of 203 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.12 | 2025 | 154 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.76 | 2025 | 161 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.95 | 2025 | 165 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.65 | 2025 | 166 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 25.9 % | 2025 | 72 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,957 | 2025 | 74 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 23.3 % | 2025 | 109 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Not the same right | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Rights not equal | 2025 | 21 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | No area covered | 2025 | 24 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 60 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 51.8 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 75 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 50 /100 | 2025 | 163 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 0 /100 | 2025 | 175 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 0 /100 | 2025 | 178 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 0 /100 | 2025 | 180 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 33.5 /100 | 2025 | 180 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -3.2 pts | 2025 | 185 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | Death penalty provided for | 2025 | 8 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1 per 100,000 | 2020 | 45 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolitionist in practice (no executions for 10 years) | 2026 | 23 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 28.2 % | 2021 | 69 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 31.1 % | 2021 | 137 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 12.8 % | 2021 | 169 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 70.4 % | 2021 | 177 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 381 per 100,000 | 2023 | 179 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 87.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 190 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 3.1 % | 2019 | 6 of 64 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.6 /10 | 2024 | 97 of 186 |
| Trade union membership rate | 10.4 % | 2012 | 98 of 137 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $244 | 2022 | 132 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $81.22 | 2022 | 133 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 23.1 % | 2024 | 148 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 36.6 % | 2021 | 131 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | Duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Provided for by law but suspended or not enforced | 2025 | 9 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Mauritania?
Mauritania has about 5,315,065 inhabitants (2025), ranking 123 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Mauritania?
GDP per capita is $2,198 /inh. (2025): Mauritania ranks 172 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Mauritania?
Annual inflation is 1.5 % (2025); Mauritania ranks 55 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Mauritania?
The unemployment rate is 10.3 % (2025); Mauritania ranks 149 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Mauritania stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Mauritania has $2,198 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Mauritania come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.