Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Mauritania
Mauritania: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 3.49 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Mauritania, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Mauritania is 3.49 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 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 33rd of 206 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 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
- 30 Oman 3.75 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Afghanistan 3.56 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Madagascar 3.53 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Palau 3.43 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Iran, Islamic Republic of 3.31 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Cyprus 3.28 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Mauritania
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 891,821 (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)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 5.35 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Mauritania?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Mauritania was 3.49 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 28.03 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.96 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Mauritania rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Mauritania ranks 33rd out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 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 Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary education, pupils Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.