International migrant stock in Mauritania

Mauritania: International migrant stock was 3.8% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
3.8%
World rank
126th
of 216 countries
All-time high
5.7%
in 1990
All-time low
2.0%
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrant stock in Mauritania, 1990–2024

02461990200720241990: 5.7 % of population1995: 3.9 % of population2000: 2.2 % of population2005: 2 % of population2010: 2.5 % of population2015: 4.2 % of population2020: 4 % of population2024: 3.8 % of population

Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2024, international migrant stock in Mauritania stood at 3.8%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Mauritania peaked at 5.7% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 2005.

That places Mauritania 126th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

International migrant stock in Mauritania, year by year

Annual values for International migrant stock (% of population) in Mauritania, 1990 to 2024.
Year % of population Change
1990 5.7%
1995 3.9% -31.6%
2000 2.2% -43.6%
2005 2.0% -9.1%
2010 2.5% +25.0%
2015 4.2% +68.0%
2020 4.0% -4.8%
2024 3.8% -5.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4.8% 3.9% 5.7% 2
2000s 2.1% 2.0% 2.2% 2
2010s 3.4% 2.5% 4.2% 2
2020s 3.9% 3.8% 4.0% 2

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  5. 128 Rwanda 3.6% compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrant stock in Mauritania?
International migrant stock in Mauritania was 3.8% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 5.7% in 1990.
What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 2005.
How does Mauritania rank for international migrant stock?
Mauritania ranks 126th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Mauritania data come from?
The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International migrant stock (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 2,112 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.