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Public data / Statistics offices and surveys / Mauritania
Statistics

Mauritania census and household surveys

The national statistics office of Mauritania, its latest and next census, household health surveys and Afrobarometer coverage.

Statistics office

Office National de la Statistique (ONS)

https://www.ons.mr/

Website was offline on 10 Oct 2026.

Census

Latest census: 2013 (RGPH-4)

DHS and MICS household surveys

MICS 2021 (reported)

Survey program page

Afrobarometer

Covered. Status: covered (Round 9, 2021-2023).

Mauritania statistics: common questions

When was the last census in Mauritania?

Latest census in Mauritania: 2013 (RGPH-4).

Who publishes official statistics in Mauritania?

Office National de la Statistique (ONS). Its website is https://www.ons.mr/.

Is Mauritania covered by Afrobarometer?

Yes. Status: covered (Round 9, 2021-2023).

Source: Office National de la Statistique (ONS), the DHS Program and UNICEF MICS program, and Afrobarometer round coverage. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.