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Mauritania Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

32.12% −0.67% (-2.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #130 Global Peak 47.55% (1994) Source World Bank

Mauritania Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Mauritania's agriculture employment stood at 32.12% in 2025, a decline of +0.67% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 31.22% by 2026. Mauritania ranked 130th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 29.63% - -
2027* trend 30.43% - -
2026* trend 31.22% - -
2025 32.12% −0.67% #130
2024 32.80% −0.61% #131
2023 33.41% −1.05% #132
2022 34.46% −0.81% #133
2021 35.27% +0.05% #135
2020 35.22% +1.21% #133
2019 34.01% −0.74% #133
2018 34.75% −0.62% #133
2017 35.36% −0.74% #134
2016 36.10% −0.20% #133
2015 36.30% −0.65% #135
2014 36.95% −0.61% #136
2013 37.56% −0.62% #134
2012 38.17% −0.60% #135
2011 38.77% −0.76% #134
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +176.4% GDP growth 18.3% C/A balance 3.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mauritania's agriculture employment?

Mauritania's agriculture employment was 32.12% in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Mauritania?

Mauritania's agriculture employment peaked at 47.55% in 1994.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Mauritania?

The lowest agriculture employment in Mauritania was 32.12% in 2025.

How does Mauritania rank in agriculture employment?

Mauritania ranks 130th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for agriculture employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected agriculture employment of Mauritania in 2026?

Mauritania's agriculture employment is projected to reach 31.22% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Mauritania in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Mauritania in 2025 was 32.12%. This ranks 130th in the world.

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