Online Bill Payments Statistics in Mauritania (2026)
In 2024, 10.1% of adults in Mauritania paid bills online or from a mobile phone, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Up from 9.1% in 2022 to 10.1% in 2024 (+1 percentage points). Mauritania ranks #21 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #109 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 10.1% (2024)
- Online Bill Payments in Mauritania as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +1 pp (2024)
- Up from 9.1% in 2022 to 10.1% in 2024 (+1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2017)
- 2.7% (2017)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 2.7% in 2017 to 10.1% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 10.1% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Mauritania.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #21 of 36 (2024)
- Mauritania ranks 21 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #109 of 142 (2024)
- Mauritania ranks 109 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 16% (2024)
- Mauritania (10.1%) is below the average of 16% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 8.6% (2024)
- Value for women in Mauritania, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 11.9% (2024)
- Value for men in Mauritania, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −3.4 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 8.6% for women and 11.9% for men — 3.4 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 5.4% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Mauritania in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −4.7 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (5.4%) are 4.7 percentage points below the national figure (10.1%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 8.6% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Mauritania in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −1.5 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (8.6%) are 1.5 percentage points below the national figure (10.1%).
- Internet use in Mauritania (2024)
- 45.8% (2024)
- 45.8% of the population in Mauritania used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.2 million (2024)
- Mauritania had a population of 5.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2017–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.1% | +1.0 pp |
| 2022 | 9.1% | +6.4 pp |
| 2017 | 2.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Mauritania paid bills online or from a mobile phone?
10.1% of adults in Mauritania paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Mauritania compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Mauritania ranks 21 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 10.1% versus a regional average of 16% (latest values per country).
Where does Mauritania rank globally on online bill payments?
Mauritania ranks 109 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in online bill payments in Mauritania?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 8.6% for women and 11.9% for men, a gap of 3.4 percentage points in favor of men.
How recent is the online bill payments data for Mauritania?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Mauritania.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26a, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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