Mauritania - Total prison population
| Date | Juveniles held | Persons in detention | Rate in detention per 100.000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,826 | 58.0 | |
| 2021 | 310 | 2,023 | 42.7 |
| 2020 | 2,175 | 47.3 | |
| 2018 | 2,321 | 53.5 | |
| 2016 | 1,920 | 47.0 | |
| 2014 | 1,768 | 45.9 | |
| 2012 | 1,602 | 44.3 | |
| 2010 | 1,700 | 50.1 | |
| 2005 | 815 | 27.7 | |
| 2003 | 1,185 | 42.3 |