Demographics · West Africa
Mauritania Net Migration Rate
-1.07as of 2026-12.8% vs 2025
Net number of migrants per 1,000 people — positive for net immigration, negative for net emigration. Source: UN World Population Prospects. Updated March 7, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Net Migration Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.07 |
| 2025 | -0.95 |
| 2024 | -0.42 |
| 2023 | 0.6 |
| 2022 | 0.62 |
| 2021 | -0.31 |
| 2020 | -0.32 |
| 2019 | -0.68 |
| 2018 | -0.69 |
| 2017 | -0.71 |
| 2016 | -0.74 |
| 2015 | -0.76 |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=MR&metric_key=net_migration_rate_per_1000" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Net Migration Rate across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Net Migration Rate |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | -0.01 |
| Kenya | -0.59 |
| South Africa | 2.01 |
| Egypt | -0.44 |
| Ghana | -0.68 |
| Ethiopia | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mauritania's net migration rate?
Mauritania's net migration rate is -1.07 as of 2026, according to UN World Population Prospects.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from UN World Population Prospects and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Mauritania Net Migration Rate data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=MR&metric_key=net_migration_rate_per_1000 with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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