The Mauritanian government announced that 25.7% of the population lived below the poverty line in 2025, down from 28.2% in 2019. The data comes from a survey conducted by the National Agency for Statistics, Demographic and Economic Analysis. The survey's findings were presented at a workshop attended by government officials and the World Bank representative in Mauritania. The results showed a decline in poverty rates, but challenges persist.
The survey revealed that the poverty rate has decreased, but the country still faces significant development challenges. The percentage of people living in extreme poverty dropped from 12.8% to 11.2%, while the multidimensional poverty rate fell from 58.7% to 54.7%. The survey also found improvements in education, healthcare, and access to clean water. The primary school enrollment rate rose from 79.9% to 96.1%, and the percentage of births attended by qualified healthcare staff increased from 73% to 82.7%.
The Mauritanian government attributed the decline in poverty rates to its social support programs, which have helped mitigate the effects of inflation. The country's economy has faced challenges, including a 30.6% increase in consumer prices and a 42.6% rise in food prices. Despite these challenges, the government remains committed to addressing poverty and promoting economic growth. The survey's findings will inform the development of the country's third growth and shared prosperity strategy.
The survey also highlighted improvements in access to healthcare and education. The percentage of people with health insurance increased from 6.4% to 11.9%, and 52.6% of households now have access to clean water, up from 39.4% in 2019. These gains are seen as encouraging, but the government acknowledges that significant challenges remain. The poverty rate, while declining, remains high, and the country faces ongoing development challenges.
The Mauritanian government has implemented various initiatives to address poverty and promote economic growth. The survey's findings will inform the development of future policies and programs aimed at reducing poverty and improving living standards. The government has also engaged with international partners, including the World Bank, to support its development efforts. The survey's results provide a comprehensive picture of the country's progress and challenges.
The country's economic growth has been impacted by inflation, which has risen significantly in recent years. The central bank has taken steps to address inflation, including raising interest rates. The survey's findings highlight the need for continued support for social programs and economic development initiatives. The government remains committed to addressing poverty and promoting economic growth, and the survey's results will inform its future policy decisions.
The survey's results have implications for the country's development strategy and future policy decisions. The government has emphasized the need for continued support for social programs and economic development initiatives. The survey's findings highlight the progress made in reducing poverty and improving living standards, but also underscore the challenges that remain. The government will use the survey's results to inform its future policy decisions and development initiatives.
Key points
- - 25.7% of Mauritanians live below the poverty line in 2025, down from 28.2% in 2019. - The poverty rate has declined, but challenges persist, including high inflation and limited access to education and healthcare. - The government has implemented initiatives to address poverty and promote economic growth, and will use the survey's results to inform future policy decisions.
