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StockpilesGun Numbers

Civilian Guns

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms

ChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Mauritania is

2017: 120,0001
2007: 50,0002 3

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

ChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Mauritania is

2017: 2.801
2007: 1.62

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a 2017 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Mauritania ranked at No. 1354

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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a 2017 comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Mauritania ranked at No.1384

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Mauritania are reported to have 22,8205 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Mauritania are reported to have 10,0006 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, annual homicides by any means total

2015: 4157
2012: 1918
2010: 392
2008: 4859

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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2015: 11.567
2012: 5.08
2010: 12.24
2008: 14.79
2004: 15.2010
2002: 12.80
1999: 0.76
1996: 1.35

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, annual male homicides by any means total

2015: 30811
2010: 27011

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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

In Mauritania, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2015: 14.6511

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, annual female homicides by any means total

2015: 10711
2010: 122

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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

In Mauritania, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2015: 5.1711

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 18912
2015: 179
2010: 139
2000: 93

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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 5.1412
2015: 4.98
2010: 4.34
2000: 3.72

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 14212
2015: 134
2010: 105
2000: 69

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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 8.0212
2015: 7.74
2010: 6.80
2000: 5.72

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 4712
2015: 44
2010: 34
2000: 24

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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 2.4712
2015: 2.36
2010: 2.05
2000: 1.85

ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Mauritania, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is prohibited13 14 15 16 17

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Home-made Guns

In Mauritania, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be moderate14 16 18

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

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Firearm Exports

In Mauritania, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law19 20

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Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

ChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Mauritania is reported by Customs to be US$

2021: 177,00021
1994: 16,00622

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Firearm Imports

In Mauritania, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law13 23 24 20 25 26 27 15

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Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

ChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Mauritania is reported by Customs to be US$

2021: 501,00028
2020: 157,000
2019: 20,165,000
2018: 23,000
2017: 998,000
2016: 31,000
2015: 168,000
2014: 132,000
2013: 101,000
2012: 80,000
2011: 17,000
2010: 38,000
2009: 18,000
2008: 100,000
2007: 20,000
2004: 14,000
2003: 35,000
2002: 7,000

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Mauritania is moderate29

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Mauritania, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law30 31

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Mauritania do not include32 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Mauritania is categorised as restrictive33

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Mauritania includes the Decree No. 60072 of 1960,34 the Law No. 74-177 of 1974,35 15 and the Penal Code20

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Mauritania are regulated by the Ministry of Defence and the Department of National Security,16 26 the Minister in charge of Interior Affairs36 and the District Commanders37

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Mauritania, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law38 39 13

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Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Mauritania, civilians are not allowed to possess weapons of war and most hunting weapons27 15 26 40

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In Mauritania, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited16 17 41

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Mauritania, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence16 17

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Law Regulates Handguns

In Mauritania, civilian possession of handguns is regulated by law41

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Law Regulates Long Guns

In Mauritania, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law16 41

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Mauritania, only licensed gun owners13 42 25 26 16 17 27 41 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in Mauritania are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example that they are of good character or for hunting26

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Mauritania must pass a background check which considers criminal36 13 41 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Mauritania, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required43 44

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Mauritania does not stipulate43 44 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Mauritania, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required43 44 for a firearm licence

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Licensing Records

In Mauritania, authorities maintain a record, but this is not adhered to systematically in practice,45 46 42 47 25 16 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Mauritania are permitted to possess 2 firearms48

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

Licensed firearm owners in Mauritania are permitted to possess no more than 300 cartridges for each sophisticated firearm and no more than 600 grams of powder for each weapon for exchange49

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Mauritania, the law requires45 46 42 47 25 16 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

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Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In Mauritania, licensed firearm dealers are required50 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In Mauritania, State agencies are required51 52 16 17 53 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Mauritania, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without prior authorisation from the Minister of the Interior13 42 54 55 17

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Mauritania, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful27 13 56 57 58 37 59

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Mauritania, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined43 44

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Mauritania, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated43 44 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Mauritania do not include43 44 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Mauritania include60 27 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in Mauritania include61 52 53 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Mauritania do not include31 43 44 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Mauritania, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit15 13 62 41

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Mauritania, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit15 13 62 41

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Mauritania, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm63 is three years in prison and a fine64 65

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

League of Arab States

As a member of the League of Arab States, Mauritania adopted the Arab Model Law on Weapons, Ammunitions, Explosives and Hazardous Material in January 200266

African Union

In June 2006, as a member of the African Union, Mauritania adopted an African Common Position to take to the Conference to Review the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA), held in June 200667 68

Economic Community of West African States

In June 2006, as a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mauritania did not adopt the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons, their Ammunition and other Related Materials69

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Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development

The Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was not signed70 by Mauritania.

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Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified71 by Mauritania

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United Nations Firearms Protocol

The United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been acceded to72 73 by Mauritania

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Mauritania committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects74

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UNPoA Implementation Monitor Score

In its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Mauritania against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 15975 76 77 78 among 159 Member States

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Mauritania has submitted one or more national reports79 80 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Mauritania, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated80

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Mauritania, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has not been designated73

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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Mauritania submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was not apparent73

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated80 by Mauritania to other UN Member States

UNPoA International Assistance – Recipient

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been provided73 to Mauritania by other UN Member States

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United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Mauritania has not declared81 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Mauritania has been a Member State of the United Nations since 196182

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list83 Mauritania as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal Profile

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About SDG 16

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part. SDG 16,84 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2). In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, annual homicides by any means total

2015: 4157
2012: 1918
2010: 392
2008: 4859

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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2015: 11.567
2012: 5.08
2010: 12.24
2008: 14.79
2004: 15.2010
2002: 12.80
1999: 0.76
1996: 1.35

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, annual male homicides by any means total

2015: 30811
2010: 27011

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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

In Mauritania, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2015: 14.6511

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Mauritania, annual female homicides by any means total

2015: 10711
2010: 122

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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

In Mauritania, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2015: 5.1711

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Conflict Deaths

For a profile of conflict in Mauritania, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University

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Disarmament

Authorities in Mauritania are known to have85 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Mauritania, it is state policy61 52 16 86 17 87 88 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

Marking and Tracing

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Firearm Marking

In Mauritania, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law51

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Firearm Tracing

In Mauritania, state authorities do not carry out16 25 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Global Peace Index

To see where Mauritania ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Mauritania on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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