What is equal resource distribution index in Mauritania?

Equal resource distribution index in Mauritania was 0.198 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Mauritania?

The highest recorded value was 0.479 in 1960.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Mauritania?

The lowest recorded value was 0.101 in 2013.

How does Mauritania rank for equal resource distribution index?

Mauritania ranks 153rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Mauritania?

Over the last ten years it is up 96.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Mauritania data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Mauritania

Name: Equal Resource Distribution Index in Mauritania
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Mauritania: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.198 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

0.198

Change on year

up 4.2%

World rank

153rd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.479

in 1960

All-time low

0.101

in 2013

Years of data

122

1904–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Mauritania, 1904–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for equal resource distribution index in Mauritania is 0.198, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 96.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Mauritania peaked at 0.479 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.101, in 2013.

Mauritania ranks 153rd of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 122 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.187	0.187	0.187	6
1910s	0.187	0.187	0.187	10
1920s	0.187	0.187	0.187	10
1930s	0.187	0.187	0.187	10
1940s	0.221	0.221	0.221	10
1950s	0.245	0.245	0.245	10
1960s	0.4727	0.472	0.479	10
1970s	0.4658	0.418	0.472	10
1980s	0.393	0.368	0.418	10
1990s	0.24	0.183	0.368	10
2000s	0.2126	0.183	0.235	10
2010s	0.1519	0.101	0.235	10
2020s	0.1987	0.155	0.242	6

Countries ranked near Mauritania

150 Egypt 0.225 compare
151 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.211 compare
152 Mali 0.206 compare
154 Papua New Guinea 0.197 compare
155 Chad 0.186 compare
156 Mozambique 0.173 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More reference data data for Mauritania

Spring temperature anomalies -0.5281 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.47 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.348 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3267 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies -1.5 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 171.28 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Mauritania?: Equal resource distribution index in Mauritania was 0.198 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Mauritania?: The highest recorded value was 0.479 in 1960.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Mauritania?: The lowest recorded value was 0.101 in 2013.
How does Mauritania rank for equal resource distribution index?: Mauritania ranks 153rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Mauritania?: Over the last ten years it is up 96.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mauritania data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.