Mauritania—Poverty Headcount, National (%)
Latest Value
31.8%
2019
YoY Change
-7.3%
2014 → 2019
Maximum
51.0%
2000
Minimum
31.8%
2019
CAGR
-2.5%
5 years
Last
31.8%
Previous
34.3%
Highest
51.0%
Lowest
31.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Mauritania's poverty headcount, national (%) was 31.8% in 2019. This represents a -7.3% change from 2014. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 51.0% (2000) and the lowest was 31.8% (2019). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 31.8% | -7.3% |
| 2014 | 34.3% | -18.3% |
| 2008 | 42.0% | -10.1% |
| 2004 | 46.7% | -8.4% |
| 2000 | 51.0% |
Top Countries — Poverty Headcount, National (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madagascar | 75.2% | 2021 |
| 2 | Central African Republic | 68.8% | 2021 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 65.0% | 2022 |
| 4 | Honduras | 62.9% | 2024 |
| 5 | Zambia | 60.0% | 2022 |
| 6 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 56.2% | 2020 |
| 7 | Nigeria | 56.2% | 2023 |
| 8 | Guatemala | 56.0% | 2023 |
| 9 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 55.4% | 2022 |
| 10 | Gambia, The | 53.4% | 2020 |