Corruption Perceptions Index in Mauritania
Mauritania: Corruption Perceptions Index was 123 rank in 2012. ▲ Rising
Corruption Perceptions Index in Mauritania, 2006–2012
Source: World Bank Institute. Measured in rank.
Analysis
In 2012, corruption perceptions index in Mauritania stood at 123 rank.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.0% on the previous year and up 46.4% over ten years.
Mauritania ranks 22nd of 52 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 84 rank | — |
| 2007 | 118 rank | +40.5% |
| 2008 | 115 rank | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 130 rank | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 143 rank | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 143 rank | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 123 rank | -14.0% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 123 rank is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 118 rank, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 123 rank is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 118 rank, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 111.75 rank | 84 rank | 130 rank | 4 |
| 2010s | 136.33 rank | 123 rank | 143 rank | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 19 Cote d'Ivoire 130 rank compare
- 19 Uganda 130 rank compare
- 21 Togo 128 rank compare
- 22 Mozambique 123 rank compare
- 22 Sierra Leone 123 rank compare
- 25 Egypt 118 rank compare
- 25 Madagascar 118 rank compare
More reference data data for Mauritania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0975 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0216 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.327 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1337 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1178 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Mauritania?
- Corruption perceptions index in Mauritania was 123 rank in 2012, according to World Bank Institute.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 143 rank in 2010.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 84 rank in 2006.
- How does Mauritania rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Mauritania ranks 22nd out of 52 countries with data for 2012.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Institute, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index (rank). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is the ranking from the annual Transparency International corruption perceptions index, which ranks more than 150 countries in terms of perceived levels of corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys. For more information on this indicator, please visit http://www.transparency.org/policy_research/surveys_indices/cpi the Transparency International page on the topic.