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Mauritania: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Mauritania's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 105.43.

That's up 1.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2006–2024)

Mauritania School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
105.43
Trough
87.82
1-year change
+1.4%
5-year change
+16.8%
+3.2% / yr
10-year change
+12.3%
+1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
105.4348
104.0151
93.8045
90.2672
90.2193
87.8173
88.6642
96.6994
93.9027
93.6377

About School enrollment, primary (% gross)

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.

Indicator code: SE.PRM.ENRRCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Mauritania's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Mauritania's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 105.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mauritania's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Mauritania's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Mauritania's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Mauritania is above the world average.
What is School enrollment, primary (% gross) and how is it measured?
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.