Mauritania Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Mauritania's life expectancy was 68.9 in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's life expectancy stood at 68.9 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.9 by 2025. Mauritania ranked 162nd globally.
Mauritania’s life expectancy has risen steadily over the 65‑year span from 43.61 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 68.86 in 2025, placing it 162nd globally. The increase of 25.25 years reflects gradual improvements in health infrastructure, vaccination coverage and maternal care, yet the figure remains marginally below that of its regional neighbour Senegal (68.63) and slightly lower than Eritrea’s 68.91. The persistent gap with the Philippines (69.02) underscores the continuing challenge of translating economic growth into broader health gains. While the upward trajectory aligns with regional trends, Mauritania still lags behind the sub‑Saharan average, suggesting that further reductions in child mortality, expanded access to clean water and intensified chronic disease prevention will be critical to sustain and accelerate life‑expectancy gains in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 69.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 68.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 68.9 | +0.4 | #162 |
| 2023 | 68.5 | +0.2 | #163 |
| 2022 | 68.3 | +1.5 | #160 |
| 2021 | 66.8 | −0.0 | #161 |
| 2020 | 66.8 | −0.8 | #166 |
| 2019 | 67.6 | +0.2 | #161 |
| 2018 | 67.4 | +0.3 | #159 |
| 2017 | 67.1 | +0.3 | #159 |
| 2016 | 66.8 | +0.3 | #159 |
| 2015 | 66.5 | +0.3 | #159 |
| 2014 | 66.2 | +0.3 | #160 |
| 2013 | 65.9 | +0.1 | #160 |
| 2012 | 65.8 | +0.1 | #161 |
| 2011 | 65.8 | +0.1 | #161 |
| 2010 | 65.7 | +0.2 | #161 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's life expectancy was 68.9 in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Mauritania's life expectancy peaked at 68.9 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in Mauritania was 43.6 in 1960.
Mauritania ranks 162nd globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritania's life expectancy is projected to reach 68.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Mauritania in 2025 was 68.9. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_life-expectancy,
title = {Mauritania Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}