Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Mauritania
Mauritania: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force was 16.3% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
16.3%
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
109th
of 114 countries
All-time high
16.3%
in 2024
All-time low
2.9%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Mauritania, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Mauritania stood at 16.3%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 58.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Mauritania peaked at 16.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 2011.
Mauritania ranks 109th of 114 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.9% | — |
| 2014 | 10.3% | +253.1% |
| 2017 | 12.4% | +19.7% |
| 2021 | 15.3% | +23.5% |
| 2024 | 16.3% | +6.9% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 16.3% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 40.9%, 40% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 16.3% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 39.5%, 41% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.5% | 2.9% | 12.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 15.8% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2 |
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 proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Mauritania?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Mauritania was 16.3% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 16.3% in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 2011.
- How does Mauritania rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Mauritania ranks 109th out of 114 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (% of adults aged 15 years and older). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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