Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Mauritania
Mauritania: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) was 891,821 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
891,821
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
86th
of 218 countries
All-time high
891,821
in 2024
All-time low
31,945
in 1971
Years of data
52
1971–2024
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Mauritania, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 891,821 for enrolment in primary education, both sexes in 2024. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 50.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Mauritania peaked at 891,821 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 31,945, in 1971.
Mauritania ranks 86th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 31,945 | — |
| 1972 | 34,928 | +9.3% |
| 1973 | 40,270 | +15.3% |
| 1974 | 42,153 | +4.7% |
| 1975 | 44,786 | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 50,465 | +12.7% |
| 1977 | 64,611 | +28.0% |
| 1978 | 72,954 | +12.9% |
| 1979 | 82,408 | +13.0% |
| 1980 | 85,151 | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 90,530 | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 101,952 | +12.6% |
| 1983 | 107,390 | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 119,337 | +11.1% |
| 1985 | 126,866 | +6.3% |
| 1986 | 140,871 | +11.0% |
| 1987 | 150,605 | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 157,341 | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 158,800 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 155,116 | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 167,229 | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 188,580 | +12.8% |
| 1993 | 219,258 | +16.3% |
| 1994 | 248,048 | +13.1% |
| 1995 | 269,173 | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 289,945 | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 312,671 | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 330,199 | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 346,222 | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 355,822 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 360,677 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 375,695 | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 394,401 | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 434,181 | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 443,615 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 465,970 | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 483,776 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 473,688 | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 512,998 | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 531,383 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 535,976 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 553,584 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 568,953 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 592,249 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 632,761 | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 601,364 | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 616,647 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 655,261 | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 677,458 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 723,557 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 861,768 | +19.1% |
| 2024 | 891,821 | +3.5% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 891,821 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.66 million, 54% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 891,821 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.40 million, 37% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 51,613 | 31,945 | 82,408 | 9 |
| 1980s | 123,884 | 85,151 | 158,800 | 10 |
| 1990s | 252,644 | 155,116 | 346,222 | 10 |
| 2000s | 430,082 | 355,822 | 512,998 | 10 |
| 2010s | 596,564 | 531,383 | 677,458 | 10 |
| 2020s | 825,715 | 723,557 | 891,821 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
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 in Mauritania?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Mauritania was 891,821 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 891,821 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 31,945 in 1971.
- How does Mauritania rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Mauritania ranks 86th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.6%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release