Workforce
Workforce
Mauritania offers a young, skilled, and competitive workforce that reflects the country’s demographic strength and economic ambition.
With over half of the population under the age of 20, the country provides investors with a dynamic labor base that is available, adaptable, and increasingly qualified.
Ongoing reforms in education and professional training are shaping a workforce aligned with the needs of key sectors such as energy, mining, construction, fisheries, agriculture, and ICT.
Education and Training
In 2025, 43,000 students were enrolled in universities and 19,000 trainees attended vocational programs across 94 professional specializations.
Mauritania is aligning education and training with market demand through universities and an expanded network of technical and vocational centers (TVET)
Mauritania is aligning education and training with market demand through universities and an expanded network of technical and vocational centers (TVET)
Demographics and Population
Mauritania’s population is estimated at 4.9 million, with a median age of around 20 years.
The active labor force represents about 1.8 million people, offering strong potential for industrial expansion and service growth.
The active labor force represents about 1.8 million people, offering strong potential for industrial expansion and service growth.
Competitiveness and Labor Costs
Mauritania offers one of the most competitive labor environments in the region, with a minimum wage set at MRU 4,500 per month (around USD 120)while productivity is rising, supported by investment incentives promoting training and workforce development under the Investment Code.
Legal Framework
Employment relations are governed by the Collective Labor Agreement and the Labor Code, both aligned with International Labour Organization (ILO) standards.
This modern legal framework guarantees worker protection while ensuring flexibility and predictability for employers.
This modern legal framework guarantees worker protection while ensuring flexibility and predictability for employers.
Foreign Workforce
Mauritania allows the employment of foreign expertise when specific skills are not locally available.
Recruitment procedures are clear and facilitated, particularly for investors and major projects operating under an Investment Certificate.
Recruitment procedures are clear and facilitated, particularly for investors and major projects operating under an Investment Certificate.