Mauritania Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Mauritania's gini index was 32.0 in 2019, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1987–2019.
Overview
Mauritania's gini index stood at 32.0 in 2019, a decline of +0.6 from 2014. Mauritania ranked 32nd globally.
Mauritania’s Gini Index fell from a high of 49.50 in 1993 to a trough of 32.00 in 2019, placing the country 32nd globally in the most recent year. This decline, recorded over eight data points since the earliest observation of 43.90 in 1987, signals a substantial reduction in income inequality relative to its own historical range. The 2019 figure of 32.00 is comparable to peer economies such as Egypt (31.90) and Germany (31.80), suggesting that Mauritania has moved into a band of relatively modest disparity shared by both developing and advanced nations. The downward trajectory coincides with broader social policies and economic reforms implemented in the 2000s, although the limited data series constrains a detailed causal analysis. Continued progress will likely depend on sustaining inclusive growth, improving fiscal redistribution, and expanding access to education and health services, which could further compress the Gini score in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 32.0 | −0.6 | #32 |
| 2014 | 32.6 | −3.1 | #31 |
| 2008 | 35.7 | −4.5 | #46 |
| 2004 | 40.2 | +1.2 | #51 |
| 2000 | 39.0 | +1.3 | #34 |
| 1995 | 37.7 | −11.8 | #29 |
| 1993 | 49.5 | +5.6 | #28 |
| 1987 | 43.9 | – | #21 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's gini index was 32.0 in 2019. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritania's gini index peaked at 49.5 in 1993.
The lowest gini index in Mauritania was 32.0 in 2019.
Mauritania ranks 32nd globally in gini index as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Mauritania in 2019 was 32.0. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_gini-index,
title = {Mauritania Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}