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Mauritania: Net migration

In , Mauritania's Net migration was -5,044.00.

That's down 130.8% from 2024, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 112.71 . Mauritania ranks #135 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.NETM) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Mauritania Net migration trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
4,515.00
Trough
-18,033.00
1-year change
-130.8%
5-year change
-240.1%
10-year change
-67.1%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Net migration
-5,044.0000
-2,185.0000
2,999.0000
2,999.0000
-1,483.0000
-1,483.0000
-3,019.0000
-2,987.0000
-3,001.0000
-3,008.0000

About Net migration

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.

Indicator code: SM.POP.NETMCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Mauritania's Net migration in 2025?
In 2025, Mauritania's Net migration was -5,044.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mauritania's Net migration rising or falling?
Mauritania's Net migration fell 130.8% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Mauritania rank globally on Net migration?
In 2025, Mauritania ranked #135 out of 217 countries reporting Net migration.
How does Mauritania's Net migration compare to the world average?
The global average for Net migration in 2025 was 112.71, so Mauritania is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 of 48.
What is Net migration and how is it measured?
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.NETM), CC BY 4.0.