Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mauritania
Mauritania: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 40.57 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mauritania, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mauritania is 40.57, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mauritania peaked at 46.48 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 40.55, in 2020.
Mauritania ranks 176th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 46.48 | — |
| 1991 | 46.43 | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 46.38 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 46.34 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 46.29 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 46.24 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 46.19 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 46.14 | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 46.1 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 46.05 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 46 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 45.8 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 45.59 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 45.39 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 45.18 | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 44.98 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 44.77 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 44.57 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 44.37 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 44.16 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 43.96 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 43.75 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 43.55 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 43.06 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 42.57 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 42.08 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 41.59 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 41.1 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 41.08 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 41.05 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 40.55 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 40.7 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 40.94 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 40.93 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 40.9 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 40.77 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 40.66 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 40.57 | -0.2% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 40.57 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 57.46, 71% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 40.57 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 64.13, 63% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46.26 | 46.05 | 46.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.08 | 44.16 | 46 | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.38 | 41.05 | 43.96 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.75 | 40.55 | 40.94 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
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 labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mauritania?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mauritania was 40.57 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 46.48 in 1990.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.55 in 2020.
- How does Mauritania rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Mauritania ranks 176th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.