According to the World Bank, the total youth unemployment rate of Mauritania was 21.9% in 2022, a difference of -0.25 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Mauritania in 2022 was 1,129,487. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 19.66% and 26.54% respectively in 2022.

The World Bank defines youth unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment".

The chart and table below shows the total youth, male youth, and female youth unemployment rates of Mauritania for 1991 - 2022.

See also: Unemployment Rate of Mauritania.