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

Latest (2024)
3.49 % change on previous year
World rank
33rd
of 206 countries
All-time high
28.03 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-4.96 % change on previous year
in 2016
Years of data
50
1972–2024

Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Mauritania, 1972–2024

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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

Annual values for Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Mauritania, 1972 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 30 Oman 3.75 % change on previous year compare
  2. 31 Afghanistan 3.56 % change on previous year compare
  3. 32 Madagascar 3.53 % change on previous year compare
  4. 34 Palau 3.43 % change on previous year compare
  5. 35 Iran, Islamic Republic of 3.31 % change on previous year compare
  6. 36 Cyprus 3.28 % change on previous year compare

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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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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.

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Indicator
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
251 places, 10,553 data points, 1971–2025
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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.