Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Mauritania

Mauritania: Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average was 1.9% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.9%
Change on year
down 66.3%
World rank
87th
of 193 countries
All-time high
14.8%
in 2018
All-time low
1.4%
in 2010
Years of data
18
2005–2022

Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Mauritania, 2005–2022

0510152005201320222005: 1.9 %2006: 4.5 %2007: 12.1 %2008: 6.4 %2009: 5.7 %2010: 1.4 %2011: 1.8 %2012: 6.3 %2013: 7.8 %2014: 6.2 %2015: 7.5 %2016: 3.2 %2017: 5.3 %2018: 14.8 %2019: 13.5 %2020: 2.8 %2021: 5.6 %2022: 1.9 %

Source: UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Mauritania is 1.9%, measured in 2022.

The figure is down 66.3% on the previous year and down 70.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Mauritania peaked at 14.8% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2010.

Mauritania ranks 87th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.1% 1.9% 12.1% 5
2010s 6.8% 1.4% 14.8% 10
2020s 3.4% 1.9% 5.6% 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Mauritania?
Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Mauritania was 1.9% in 2022, according to UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average recorded in Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 14.8% in 2018.
What is the lowest chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2010.
How does Mauritania rank for chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average?
Mauritania ranks 87th out of 193 countries with data for 2022.
Is chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is down 70.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritania data come from?
The figures come from UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average
Unit
%
Source
UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 3,410 data points, 2005–2022
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