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Mauritania Services Employment

Employment in services  SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS

52.83% +0.55% (+1.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #71 Global Peak 52.83% (2025) Source World Bank

Mauritania Services Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Mauritania's services employment stood at 52.83% in 2025, a rise of +0.55% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.49% by 2026. Mauritania ranked 71st globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 54.70% - -
2027* trend 54.09% - -
2026* trend 53.49% - -
2025 52.83% +0.55% #71
2024 52.28% +0.51% #70
2023 51.77% +0.74% #67
2022 51.03% +0.60% #69
2021 50.43% −0.16% #67
2020 50.59% −1.24% #66
2019 51.83% +0.62% #74
2018 51.21% +0.46% #72
2017 50.75% +0.54% #70
2016 50.21% +0.35% #69
2015 49.85% +0.53% #69
2014 49.32% +0.61% #70
2013 48.71% +0.50% #67
2012 48.20% +0.57% #67
2011 47.64% +0.57% #67
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 services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mauritania's services employment?

Mauritania's services employment was 52.83% in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest services employment in Mauritania?

Mauritania's services employment peaked at 52.83% in 2025.

What was the lowest services employment in Mauritania?

The lowest services employment in Mauritania was 38.52% in 1991.

How does Mauritania rank in services employment?

Mauritania ranks 71st globally in services employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for services employment?

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

What is the projected services employment of Mauritania in 2026?

Mauritania's services employment is projected to reach 53.49% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services employment of Mauritania in 2025?

The services employment of Mauritania in 2025 was 52.83%. This ranks 71st in the world.

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