Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Mauritania
Mauritania: Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate was -1.77 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Mauritania, 1992–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Mauritania stood at -1.77 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and up 22.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Mauritania peaked at 3.6 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -2.57 % change on previous year, in 2014.
Mauritania ranks 110th of 186 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.
Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -0.2967 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -0.5607 % change on previous year | +89.0% |
| 1994 | -0.2779 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 1995 | -0.7343 % change on previous year | +164.3% |
| 1996 | -0.7776 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 1997 | -0.4762 % change on previous year | -38.8% |
| 1998 | -1.37 % change on previous year | +187.7% |
| 1999 | -0.8764 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2000 | -0.7556 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 2001 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +53.4% |
| 2002 | -1.63 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 2003 | -1.93 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 2004 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2005 | -2.24 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 2006 | -2.56 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 2007 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 2008 | -1.73 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 2009 | -2.05 % change on previous year | +18.7% |
| 2010 | -2.01 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2011 | -2.09 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2012 | -2.48 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 2013 | -2.28 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 2014 | -2.57 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 2015 | -2.47 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2016 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2017 | -2.52 % change on previous year | +44.2% |
| 2018 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -242.5% |
| 2019 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 2020 | 0.2749 % change on previous year | -89.6% |
| 2021 | -0.5222 % change on previous year | -290.0% |
| 2022 | -1.91 % change on previous year | +264.8% |
| 2023 | -1.77 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.6712 % change on previous year | -1.37 % change on previous year | -0.2779 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -1.77 % change on previous year | -2.56 % change on previous year | -0.7556 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.19 % change on previous year | -2.57 % change on previous year | 3.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.9799 % change on previous year | -1.91 % change on previous year | 0.2749 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 107 Guatemala -1.76 % change on previous year compare
- 108 United Kingdom -1.76 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Indonesia -1.76 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Fiji -1.77 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Cambodia -1.77 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Togo -1.79 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Mauritania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.6195 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.6211 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.6179 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0646 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.32 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,532 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,433 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 8,606 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 8,513 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 17,118 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Mauritania?
- Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Mauritania was -1.77 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.57 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Mauritania rank for employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate?
- Mauritania ranks 110th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.4%. 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 Employment in agri vs urban pop, 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 Employment in agri vs urban pop. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment in agriculture vs. urban population ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment in agri vs urban pop. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.