Mauritania

Mauritania
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Important update

As of November 2024, FEWS NET shifted from regular monthly reporting on Mauritania to periodic, special reporting. Currently, analysts monitor the food security situation in the country and draft reports as needed to provide early warnings or in-depth analysis of the drivers of acute food insecurity.
Latest Analysis
Mise à jour du suivi à distance Octobre 2024 Les récoltes améliorent la sécurité alimentaire dans le pays Download the report
  • FEWS NET estime qu’entre 100 000 à 249 999 personnes auront besoin d'une aide alimentaire humanitaire. Ce chiffre augmentera vers la borne supérieure de cette fourchette au cours de la période sèche chaude, entre fevrier et mai. Des populations en Crise (Phase 3 de l’IPC) sont attendues parmi les ménages agricoles et agro-pastoraux pauvres dans les régions du centre-sud et du sud-ouest. Le Hodh El Chargui est la zone la plus préoccupante, du fait de la pression des réfugiés maliens et leur cheptel sur les ressources naturelles, l’économie locale et les infrastructures sociaux de base. cette zone qui était classée, pendant la soudure, en insécurité alimentaire Crise (Phase 3 de l’IPC) devrait passer en phase Stress (Phase 2 de l’IPC) du fait de la disponibilité des  récoltes et des produits d’élevage ainsi que de l’eau et du pâturage. Toutefois, certaines populations resteront dans la Crise (Phase 3 de l’IPC). 
  • Certains ménages pauvres et très pauvres des zones périurbaines de Nouakchott se retrouveront également en insécurité alimentaire de Crise (Phase 3 de l'IPC) entre octobre et mai. Ces ménages qui sont confrontés au manque d’opportunité d’emploi et de reveu font face à des prix élevés et ne peuvent se permettre des dépenses non alimentaires sans s’engager à des stratégies d’adaptation de crise.
  • Entre octobre 2024 et janvier 2025, des résultats d’insécurité alimentaire aigüe Minimale (Phase 1 de l'IPC) devraient s’observer dans les zones agricoles et agropastorales car la plupart des ménages devraient avoir accès à la nourriture et aux revenus à partir de leurs propres productions, leur élevage et leurs sources de norritures et de revenus habituelles.
  • En revanche, entre février et mai 2025, des résultats de Stress (Phase 2 de l’IPC) sont attendus dans toute la zone agricole et agropastorale du fait de l’épuisement typique des réserves alimentaires. La plupart des ménages agricoles qui devraient avoir recours aux marchés pour s’alimenter devront faire  face à des  prix plus élevés que la moyenne.
 Read the full analysis Remote Monitoring Report October 2024 Harvests improve food security across most of the country Download the report
  • FEWS NET estimates that between 100,000 and 249,999 people will need humanitarian food aid. This figure will increase toward the upper limit of the range during the hot, dry season from February to May. Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected among poor farming and agropastoral households in the south-central and southwestern regions. Hodh El Chargui is the area of greatest concern due to the pressure from Malian refugees and their livestock on natural resources, the local economy, and basic social infrastructure. Hodh El Chargui was classified as being in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) during the lean season but is expected to shift to Stressed (IPC Phase 2) due to the availability of harvests and livestock products, as well as improved water supply and pastures. However, some populations will remain in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). 
  • Some poor and very poor households in Nouakchott peri-urban areas will also face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes between October and May. These households, struggling with limited employment and income opportunities, are faced with high prices and are unable to cover non-food expenses without employing Crisis coping strategies.
  • Between October 2024 and January 2025, Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes are expected in agricultural and agropastoral areas, as most households are expected to have access to food and income from their own production, livestock, and typical food and income sources.
  • Between February and May 2025, Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes are expected across agricultural and agropastoral areas due to the typical depletion of food reserves. Most farming households, which will need to rely on markets for food, will face above-average prices.
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Markets & trade
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Food security
Key Message Update Mauritania September 2024
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Agroclimatology
Global Weather Hazards Global November 13, 2025 - November 19, 2025
Global Weather Hazards Global November 6, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Global Weather Hazards Global October 30, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Markets & trade
Price Watch Global February 28, 2023
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Alerts / Special Reports
Special Report Global June 23, 2025
Special Report Global May 1, 2025
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Food Security Classification Data View all Mauritania Food Security Classification data
Mauritania Acute Food Insecurity Classification

Forward-looking analysis representing the most likely food security outcomes for the near term (October 2024 - January 2025) and medium term (February 2025 - May 2025) periods.

 Mauritania Acute Food Insecurity Classification Shapefile October 2024 (.zip) Mauritania Acute Food Insecurity Classification October 2024 (.geojson) Near Term Projection: October 2024 - January 2025 (.png) Medium Term Projection: February 2025 - May 2025 (.png) Near Term Projection: October 2024 - January 2025 (.kml) Medium Term Projection: February 2025 - May 2025 (.kml) Mauritania Acute Food Insecurity Classification

Forward-looking analysis representing the most likely food security outcomes for the near term (September 2024) and medium term (October 2024 - January 2025) periods.

 Mauritania Acute Food Insecurity Classification Shapefile September 2024 (.zip) Mauritania Acute Food Insecurity Classification September 2024 (.geojson) Near Term Projection: September 2024 (.png) Medium Term Projection: October 2024 - January 2025 (.png) Near Term Projection: September 2024 (.kml) Medium Term Projection: October 2024 - January 2025 (.kml) Mauritania Acute Food Insecurity Classification

Forward-looking analysis representing the most likely food security outcomes for the near term (August 2024 - September 2024) and medium term (October 2024 - January 2025) periods.

 Mauritania Acute Food Insecurity Classification Shapefile August 2024 (.zip) Mauritania Acute Food Insecurity Classification August 2024 (.geojson) Near Term Projection: August 2024 - September 2024 (.png) Medium Term Projection: October 2024 - January 2025 (.png) Near Term Projection: August 2024 - September 2024 (.kml) Medium Term Projection: October 2024 - January 2025 (.kml)
Seasonal Calendar

The Seasonal Calendar shows the annual and cyclical patterns of key food and income sources in a country throughout the typical year.
Seasonal Calendar image showing harvest and rainy periods for Mauritania
Production & Trade Flow Maps
FEWS NET captures the market networks for a product in a given country or region, including their catchments and trade flow patterns.
Rice (imported), Normal Year Sorghum, Normal Year
Satellite-Derived Products

USGS-provided data and imagery supports FEWS NET's monitoring efforts of weather and climate throughout the world.

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Livelihood Zone Resources Mauritania Livelihood Profiles, February 2015 Mauritania Livelihood Profile Pastoral - Oases and Oueds, August 2014 Mauritania Livelihoods Zoning "Plus," October 2013 Mauritania Livelihood Zone Profiles, March 2005 Mauritania Livelihood Zones, January 2014
Mauritania 2014 Livelihood Zones Map (.PNG)
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