Mauritania Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Mauritania's internet users was 43.41% in 2025, ranked 158th globally. This represents a 16.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's internet users stood at 43.41% in 2025, a rise of +6.03% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 43.41% by 2025. Mauritania ranked 158th globally.
Mauritania’s share of internet users has risen from zero in 1990 to 43.41 percent in 2025, placing the country 158th in the world and marking an all‑time peak that coincides with the latest available data. The 29‑year coverage period reflects a gradual diffusion of connectivity, with the growth rate accelerating after the early 2000s as mobile broadband expanded across West Africa. Compared with regional peers, Mauritania trails Nigeria’s 44.74 percent and Cameroon’s 45.21 percent, yet it slightly exceeds Côte d’Ivoire’s 41.91 percent, suggesting a modest but competitive position within the sub‑regional market. The absence of internet users at the start of the series underscores the late adoption of digital infrastructure, while the current level signals ongoing investments in telecommunications and policy reforms aimed at reducing the digital divide. If the government continues to prioritize network expansion and affordability, the upward trajectory is likely to persist, potentially pushing Mauritania into the upper half of the global ranking in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 46.56% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 43.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | 43.41% | +6.03% | #158 |
| 2023 | 37.38% | +3.08% | #155 |
| 2022 | 34.30% | +4.33% | #159 |
| 2021 | 29.97% | +2.54% | #160 |
| 2020 | 27.43% | +2.33% | #158 |
| 2019 | 25.10% | +2.13% | #158 |
| 2018 | 22.97% | +1.95% | #150 |
| 2017 | 21.02% | +1.78% | #172 |
| 2016 | 19.23% | +1.63% | #166 |
| 2015 | 17.60% | +5.80% | #158 |
| 2014 | 11.80% | +5.60% | #165 |
| 2013 | 6.20% | +1.20% | #172 |
| 2012 | 5.00% | +0.50% | #175 |
| 2011 | 4.50% | +0.50% | #177 |
| 2010 | 4.00% | +1.72% | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's internet users was 43.41% in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 16.1% increase from the previous year.
Mauritania's internet users peaked at 43.41% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in Mauritania was 0.00% in 1990.
Mauritania ranks 158th globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritania's internet users is projected to reach 43.41% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Mauritania in 2025 was 43.41%. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_internet-users,
title = {Mauritania Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}