Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet Statistics in Mauritania (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 6.5% of adults in Mauritania bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 4% in 2022 to 6.5% in 2024 (+2.5 percentage points). Mauritania ranks #15 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #113 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 6.5% (2024)
- Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet in Mauritania as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +2.5 pp (2024)
- Up from 4% in 2022 to 6.5% in 2024 (+2.5 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 6.5% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Mauritania.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #15 of 36 (2024)
- Mauritania ranks 15 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #113 of 142 (2024)
- Mauritania ranks 113 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 7.2% (2024)
- Mauritania (6.5%) is below the average of 7.2% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- 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, 2022–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.5% | +2.5 pp |
| 2022 | 4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Mauritania bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet?
6.5% of adults in Mauritania bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has online purchases via mobile or internet in Mauritania changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 4% in 2022 to 6.5% in 2024.
How does Mauritania compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Mauritania ranks 15 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 6.5% versus a regional average of 7.2% (latest values per country).
Where does Mauritania rank globally on online purchases via mobile or internet?
Mauritania ranks 113 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
How recent is the online purchases via mobile or internet 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
fin26b, 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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