Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania
Mauritania: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.4933 % change on previous year in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania, 1987–2020
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded -0.4933 % change on previous year for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2020.
The figure is down 105.1% on the previous year and down 114.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania peaked at 20.82 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -4.67 % change on previous year, in 1990.
Mauritania ranks 165th of 218 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 1989 | -0.4753 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
| 1990 | -4.67 % change on previous year | +882.7% |
| 1991 | 0.8788 % change on previous year | -118.8% |
| 1992 | 5.76 % change on previous year | +555.2% |
| 1993 | 8.07 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 1994 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1995 | 6.98 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 1997 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 1998 | 7.98 % change on previous year | +462.6% |
| 1999 | 8.86 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 6.31 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 2001 | 16.85 % change on previous year | +166.9% |
| 2002 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 2003 | 7.21 % change on previous year | +166.8% |
| 2004 | 5.35 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 2005 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2006 | 6.63 % change on previous year | +52.3% |
| 2009 | 9.54 % change on previous year | +44.0% |
| 2010 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -63.4% |
| 2011 | 12.9 % change on previous year | +269.7% |
| 2012 | 20.82 % change on previous year | +61.4% |
| 2013 | 13.93 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 2014 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -67.7% |
| 2015 | 4.8 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 6.59 % change on previous year | +37.3% |
| 2017 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -67.8% |
| 2018 | 15.98 % change on previous year | +654.1% |
| 2019 | 9.76 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 2020 | -0.4933 % change on previous year | -105.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.91 % change on previous year | -0.4753 % change on previous year | 5.51 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | 4.73 % change on previous year | -4.67 % change on previous year | 8.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.37 % change on previous year | 2.7 % change on previous year | 16.85 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 9.49 % change on previous year | 2.12 % change on previous year | 20.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.4933 % change on previous year | -0.4933 % change on previous year | -0.4933 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 162 Latvia -0.3272 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Sri Lanka -0.4555 % change on previous year compare
- 164 Greece -0.4779 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Canada -0.517 % change on previous year compare
- 167 Indonesia -0.5715 % change on previous year compare
- 168 Kiribati -0.5842 % 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 secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Mauritania was -0.4933 % change on previous year in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 20.82 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.67 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Mauritania rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Mauritania ranks 165th out of 218 countries with data for 2020.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 114.1%. 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 secondary 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 secondary 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 secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.