Share of land defined as natural habitat in Mauritania
Mauritania: Share of land defined as natural habitat was 15.79 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Share of land defined as natural habitat in Mauritania, 1780–2010
Source: Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of land defined as natural habitat in Mauritania is 15.79, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of land defined as natural habitat in Mauritania peaked at 15.82 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.85, in 1960.
That places Mauritania 158th out of 168 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 11.69 | 11.69 | 11.69 | 1 |
| 1790s | 11.48 | 11.48 | 11.48 | 1 |
| 1800s | 11.24 | 11.24 | 11.24 | 1 |
| 1810s | 10.97 | 10.97 | 10.97 | 1 |
| 1820s | 10.65 | 10.65 | 10.65 | 1 |
| 1830s | 10.29 | 10.29 | 10.29 | 1 |
| 1840s | 9.89 | 9.89 | 9.89 | 1 |
| 1850s | 9.43 | 9.43 | 9.43 | 1 |
| 1860s | 8.91 | 8.91 | 8.91 | 1 |
| 1870s | 8.33 | 8.33 | 8.33 | 1 |
| 1880s | 7.68 | 7.68 | 7.68 | 1 |
| 1890s | 6.94 | 6.94 | 6.94 | 1 |
| 1900s | 6.11 | 6.11 | 6.11 | 1 |
| 1910s | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 1 |
| 1920s | 4.24 | 4.24 | 4.24 | 1 |
| 1930s | 3.24 | 3.24 | 3.24 | 1 |
| 1940s | 2.28 | 2.28 | 2.28 | 1 |
| 1950s | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 1960s | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 1 |
| 2000s | 15.82 | 15.82 | 15.82 | 1 |
| 2010s | 15.79 | 15.79 | 15.79 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More reference data data for Mauritania
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.47 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.348 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3267 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -1.5 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of land defined as natural habitat in Mauritania?
- Share of land defined as natural habitat in Mauritania was 15.79 in 2010, according to Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of land defined as natural habitat recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 15.82 in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of land defined as natural habitat recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.85 in 1960.
- How does Mauritania rank for share of land defined as natural habitat?
- Mauritania ranks 158th out of 168 countries with data for 2010.
- Is share of land defined as natural habitat rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of land defined as natural habitat. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Natural ecosystems include forest, grassland, savanna, and shrublands, and other classes such as peatlands and marshes. It is total land minus land that is used by humans for agriculture – either croplands or pasture – or for infrastructure and urban environments.