Livestock
General Overview
Livestock is a historical pillar of the Mauritanian economy.
It is rooted in a strong pastoral tradition and supports a large share of the rural workforce.
The country has an estimated livestock population of nearly 29 million head, covering the main species (cattle, camels, sheep, goats) and distributed across the entire territory.
This potential places Mauritania among the countries with high pastoral density in Africa.
Subsectors such as dairy production, poultry farming, and animal product processing still offer significant room for development, with strong potential for import substitution and value-added exports.
It is rooted in a strong pastoral tradition and supports a large share of the rural workforce.
The country has an estimated livestock population of nearly 29 million head, covering the main species (cattle, camels, sheep, goats) and distributed across the entire territory.
This potential places Mauritania among the countries with high pastoral density in Africa.
Subsectors such as dairy production, poultry farming, and animal product processing still offer significant room for development, with strong potential for import substitution and value-added exports.
248 247 tons
580 000 Tons
4 988 units
12 million units
10% of GDP on average
11% of national jobs
Sector opportunties
Dairy production
Red meat processing
Poultry farming
Leather & tanning
Veterinary services
Incentives and Guarantees
Mauritania provides targeted advantages, from tax and customs incentives to streamlined procedures, while its legal framework under the Investment Code ensures full protection and security for investments.
