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Lowest Income in Mauritania

Top 58 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — Mauritania

1 Ayoun El Atrous 02 $2,136
2 Maghama 04 $2,136
3 Bouly 10 $2,136
4 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 05 $2,136
5 Elghabra 03 $2,136
6 Ṭinṭâne 02 $2,136
7 Akjoujt 12 $2,136
8 Rosso 06 $2,136
9 Tembedgha 01 $2,136
10 Aleg 05 $2,136
11 Bogué 05 $2,136
12 Tékane 06 $2,136
13 El ’Ayoûn 03 $2,136
14 Boutilimitt 06 $2,136
15 Guerou 03 $2,136
16 Tidjikja 09 $2,136
17 Atar 07 $2,136
18 Sélibaby 10 $2,136
19 Bougadoum 01 $2,136
20 Tevragh Zeina 13 $2,136
21 Zouérat 11 $2,136
22 Kaédi 04 $2,136
23 Ksar 13 $2,136
24 Mbera 01 $2,136
25 Néma 01 $2,136
26 Dar Naim 14 $2,136
27 Kiffa 03 $2,136
28 Nouadhibou 08 $2,136
29 Nouakchott $2,136
30 Bouhdida 05 $2,136
31 Ouad Naga 06 $2,136
32 Amourj 01 $2,136
33 Diogountourou 10 $2,136
34 Diaguily 10 $2,136
35 Mboutt 04 $2,136
36 Mederdra 06 $2,136
37 Bouanzé 10 $2,136
38 Hassi Chegar 10 $2,136
39 El Ghayra 09 $2,136
40 Bousteila 01 $2,136
41 Djowol 04 $2,136
42 Wali Djantang 04 $2,136
43 Kankossa 03 $2,136
44 Djiguenni 01 $2,136
45 Ould Yenjé 10 $2,136
46 Sagné 04 $2,136
47 Ndiago 06 $2,136
48 Fondé Elimane 05 $2,136
49 Bababé 05 $2,136
50 Kobenni 02 $2,136
51 R'kiz 06 $2,136
52 Vassala 01 $2,136
53 Ganki Un 04 $2,136
54 Bagodine 05 $2,136
55 Lexeiba Un 04 $2,136
56 Oualata 01 $2,136
57 Basseknou 01 $2,136
58 Dar el Barka 05 $2,136

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Mauritania face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Ayoun El Atrous has a median household income of $2,136.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. The median household in Ayoun El Atrous earns $2,136 — 97% below the national median.
  • 2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
  • 3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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