Mauritania: Happiness index

The latest value from 2024 is 4.51 points, a decline from 4.72 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 5.56 points, based on data from 138 countries. Historically, the average for Mauritania from 2013 to 2024 is 4.44 points. The minimum value, 4.15 points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 4.76 points was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The Happiness ranking is part of the World Happiness Report. The country scores are based on a survey in which respondents evaluate the quality of their current lives on a scale of 0 to 10.