Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mauritania
Mauritania: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes was 235,710 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mauritania, 1995–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mauritania is 235,710, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 83.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mauritania peaked at 235,710 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 27,869, in 1995.
That places Mauritania 112th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 27,869 | — |
| 1998 | 34,455 | +23.6% |
| 1999 | 37,409 | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 41,253 | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 45,644 | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 46,994 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 49,910 | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 52,129 | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 55,073 | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 56,424 | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 54,085 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 65,198 | +20.5% |
| 2009 | 70,364 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 78,367 | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 90,687 | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 107,458 | +18.5% |
| 2013 | 121,677 | +13.2% |
| 2014 | 128,153 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 135,197 | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 139,047 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 142,691 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 162,471 | +13.9% |
| 2019 | 181,580 | +11.8% |
| 2020 | 181,580 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 229,343 | +26.3% |
| 2024 | 235,710 | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33,244 | 27,869 | 37,409 | 3 |
| 2000s | 53,707 | 41,253 | 70,364 | 10 |
| 2010s | 128,733 | 78,367 | 181,580 | 10 |
| 2020s | 215,544 | 181,580 | 235,710 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More education data for Mauritania
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 891,821 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1725 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 891,821 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.1725 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 446,639 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mauritania?
- Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Mauritania was 235,710 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 235,710 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,869 in 1995.
- How does Mauritania rank for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Mauritania ranks 112th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release