Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Mauritania
Mauritania: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 5.8% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
5.8%
Change on year
down 12.2%
World rank
55th
of 228 countries
All-time high
18.2%
in 2005
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
48
1970–2020
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Mauritania, 1970–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 5.8% for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in 2020.
That represents a change of down 12.2% on the previous year and down 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Mauritania peaked at 18.2% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Mauritania 55th out of 228 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 11.4% | — |
| 1999 | 10.5% | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 13.5% | +29.3% |
| 2002 | 15.7% | +16.4% |
| 2003 | 17.2% | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 17.1% | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 18.2% | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 17.7% | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 16.1% | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 16.3% | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 15.3% | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 14.4% | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 9.9% | -31.4% |
| 2013 | 8.6% | -13.0% |
| 2015 | 7.7% | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 7.5% | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 7.6% | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 7.5% | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 6.6% | -12.5% |
| 2020 | 5.8% | -12.2% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 5.8% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.7%, 2.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 5.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.0%, 1.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.2% | 0.0% | 11.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.5% | 13.5% | 18.2% | 8 |
| 2010s | 9.4% | 6.6% | 15.3% | 9 |
| 2020s | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1 |
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 outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Mauritania?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Mauritania was 5.8% in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 18.2% in 2005.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Mauritania rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Mauritania ranks 55th out of 228 countries with data for 2020.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.2%. 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 Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release