Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania
Mauritania: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 3.49 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania is 3.49 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania peaked at 28.03 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -4.96 % change on previous year, in 2016.
Mauritania ranks 34th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 9.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 15.29 % change on previous year | +63.8% |
| 1974 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 1975 | 6.25 % change on previous year | +33.6% |
| 1976 | 12.68 % change on previous year | +103.0% |
| 1977 | 28.03 % change on previous year | +121.1% |
| 1978 | 12.91 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 1979 | 12.96 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -74.3% |
| 1981 | 6.32 % change on previous year | +89.8% |
| 1982 | 12.62 % change on previous year | +99.7% |
| 1983 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 1984 | 11.12 % change on previous year | +108.6% |
| 1985 | 6.31 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 1986 | 11.04 % change on previous year | +75.0% |
| 1987 | 6.91 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 1988 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1989 | 0.9273 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 1990 | -2.32 % change on previous year | -350.2% |
| 1991 | 7.81 % change on previous year | -436.6% |
| 1992 | 12.77 % change on previous year | +63.5% |
| 1993 | 16.27 % change on previous year | +27.4% |
| 1994 | 13.13 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 1995 | 8.52 % change on previous year | -35.1% |
| 1996 | 7.72 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 1997 | 7.84 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 5.61 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 1999 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2000 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 2001 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 2002 | 4.16 % change on previous year | +205.2% |
| 2003 | 4.98 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 2004 | 10.09 % change on previous year | +102.6% |
| 2005 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -78.5% |
| 2006 | 5.04 % change on previous year | +131.9% |
| 2007 | 3.82 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2008 | -2.09 % change on previous year | -154.6% |
| 2009 | 8.3 % change on previous year | -498.0% |
| 2010 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 2011 | 0.8643 % change on previous year | -75.9% |
| 2012 | 3.29 % change on previous year | +280.1% |
| 2013 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2014 | 4.09 % change on previous year | +47.5% |
| 2015 | 6.84 % change on previous year | +67.1% |
| 2016 | -4.96 % change on previous year | -172.5% |
| 2017 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -151.2% |
| 2018 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +146.4% |
| 2019 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 2020 | 6.8 % change on previous year | +100.9% |
| 2024 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.77 % change on previous year | 4.68 % change on previous year | 28.03 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 6.84 % change on previous year | 0.9273 % change on previous year | 12.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.22 % change on previous year | -2.32 % change on previous year | 16.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.06 % change on previous year | -2.09 % change on previous year | 10.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.87 % change on previous year | -4.96 % change on previous year | 6.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.15 % change on previous year | 3.49 % change on previous year | 6.8 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 31 Falkland Islands, Malvinas 3.72 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Afghanistan 3.56 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Madagascar 3.53 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Palau 3.43 % change on previous year compare
- 36 French Guiana 3.39 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Iran, Islamic Republic of 3.31 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Mauritania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,029 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 52,338 (2020)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 258,591 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania was 3.49 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 28.03 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.96 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Mauritania rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Mauritania ranks 34th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.