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Office

Head of government, Mauritania

Title: Prime Minister

Current holder

El Moctar Ould Djay

In office since 9 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Head of government of Mauritania?

El Moctar Ould Djay is the Head of government of Mauritania, in office since 9 Oct 2026.

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Sources: Presidency of Mauritania (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Mauritania in numbers

Population (2025): 4.6 million; 39th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 2,723 US$; 21st highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 1.6%; 39th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 10.3%; 17th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 40.4%; 43rd highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 68.7 years; 13th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2020): 59.5%; 37th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 54; 31st most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of government, Mauritania. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/mauritania/head-of-government