Mauritania Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Mauritania's secondary enrollment was 36.03% in 2020, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2020.
Overview
Mauritania's secondary enrollment stood at 36.03% in 2020, a decline of +1.55pp from 2019. Mauritania ranked 144th globally.
Mauritania’s secondary‑school enrollment has risen dramatically from a trough of 2.91 % in 1972 to 36.03 % in 2020, placing the country 144th in the world. The all‑time peak of 37.58 % was recorded in 2019, indicating that the 2020 figure represents a modest decline after the highest level reached in the post‑pandemic year. Over the 36‑year coverage period, the upward trajectory reflects expanding public investment in education, yet the level remains below that of peers such as Liberia (37.74 %) and Tanzania (30.92 %). The modest drop from the 2019 peak suggests vulnerability to external shocks, but continued fiscal commitment and reforms aimed at reducing gender and rural‑area disparities could sustain the upward momentum and push enrollment closer to regional averages in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 36.03% | −1.55pp | #144 |
| 2019 | 37.58% | +2.05pp | #136 |
| 2018 | 35.53% | +3.77pp | #138 |
| 2017 | 31.76% | −0.43pp | #136 |
| 2016 | 32.19% | +0.99pp | #142 |
| 2015 | 31.20% | +0.50pp | #150 |
| 2014 | 30.70% | +0.44pp | #145 |
| 2013 | 30.26% | +3.20pp | #137 |
| 2012 | 27.06% | +4.31pp | #144 |
| 2011 | 22.75% | +2.33pp | #152 |
| 2010 | 20.42% | +0.42pp | #147 |
| 2009 | 20.01% | +1.43pp | #141 |
| 2008 | 18.58% | −4.60pp | #144 |
| 2006 | 23.18% | +0.71pp | #136 |
| 2005 | 22.46% | +0.35pp | #142 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's secondary enrollment was 36.03% in 2020. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritania's secondary enrollment peaked at 37.58% in 2019.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Mauritania was 2.91% in 1972.
Mauritania ranks 144th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The secondary enrollment of Mauritania in 2020 was 36.03%. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Mauritania Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}