Education · West Africa
Mauritania Tertiary Enrollment
6%as of 2020+1.4% vs 2019
Gross enrollment ratio in tertiary education, regardless of age. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 19, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Tertiary Enrollment |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6% |
| 2019 | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 5.1% |
| 2017 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 5.6% |
| 2015 | 5.9% |
| 2013 | 5.8% |
| 2012 | 5.5% |
| 2011 | 5.1% |
| 2010 | 4.7% |
| 2009 | 4.1% |
| 2008 | 4.1% |
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=tertiary_enrollment_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Tertiary Enrollment across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Tertiary Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 9.7% |
| Kenya | 10.4% |
| South Africa | 23.5% |
| Egypt | 38% |
| Ghana | 21.3% |
| Ethiopia | 5.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mauritania's tertiary school enrollment ratio?
Mauritania's tertiary school enrollment ratio is 6% as of 2020, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Mauritania Tertiary Enrollment data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=MR&metric_key=tertiary_enrollment_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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