Mauritania education statistics
Literacy, enrolment, spending for Mauritania: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Mauritania | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult literacy | 59.5% | 2020 | #121 of 136 | 87.7% |
| Primary enrolment (gross) | 105.4% | 2024 | #54 of 200 | 102.2% |
| Secondary enrolment (gross) | 36.0% | 2020 | #186 of 195 | 77.3% |
| University enrolment (gross) | 6.0% | 2020 | #170 of 183 | 43.6% |
| Education spending, % of GDP | 7.6% | 2024 | #11 of 190 | 3.6% |
Education: world rankings · Mauritania population
Education in nearby countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania