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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.
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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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More analysis reports View all Mauritania food security analysis reports Monthly analysis
Key Message Update Mauritania September 2024
Key Message Update Mauritania August 2024 - January 2025
Key Message Update Mauritania July 2024 - January 2025
Alerts / special reports
Special Report Global June 23, 2025
Special Report Global May 1, 2025
Monthly analysis
Key Message Update Mauritania September 2024
Key Message Update Mauritania August 2024 - January 2025
Key Message Update Mauritania July 2024 - January 2025
Alerts / special reports
Special Report Global June 23, 2025
Special Report Global May 1, 2025
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The FEWS NET Data Explorer hosts the widest range of FEWS NET data for download or extract via API. The Data Explorer requires a free user account for access.

FEWS NET–style food security map of East Africa showing crisis severity by color, with conflict icons and alerts across Somalia, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Acute Food Insecurity Area-Level Classifications

FEWS NET produces IPC-compatible area-level acute food insecurity classifications monthly for FEWS NET reporting countries. This data is available as spatial files, tabular files, and map images. It is a key output of FEWS NET integrated food security analysis and is reported in our Food Security Outlooks and Outlook Updates (FSO/U) and Key Message Updates (KMU).

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Acutely Food Insecure Population Estimates

These estimates reflect the total population estimated to face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse acute food insecurity outcomes, including those who are receiving humanitarian food assistance and those who are not. This tabular data is a key output of FEWS NET integrated food security analysis and is reported in our FSOs, global Food Assistance Outlook Briefs (FAOB), and semi-annual global Peak Food Assistance Needs Outlook Briefs.

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Markets and trade resources
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Access FEWS NET’s market price data and analysis, plus trade flow maps.

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Monthly Global Price Watch reports

This report provides the latest outlook on global, regional, and national market trends of key commodity prices in FEWS NET reporting countries and also analyzes the various drivers influencing these trends.

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Production and Trade Flow Maps

These maps display the geography of market systems and trade flow patterns for key products, including their key market towns and cross-border trade points.

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Price data

Price data is available for a large number of countries and products around the world. This data can be used to track the change in price of commodities, food staples, agricultural inputs, and other products over time and is a key input to FEWS NET food security analysis and Global Price Watch reports.

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Agroclimatology resources
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Access FEWS NET’s remote sensing data and analysis of weather conditions.

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Weekly Global Weather Hazards reports

This report provides a global outlook on anticipated severe weather events, including maps with current weather information, short and medium range weather forecasts (up to one week), and the potential impact on crop and pasture conditions.

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Seasonal Monitor reports

This report provides regional updates on weather events, rainfall patterns, and associated impacts on ground conditions (e.g., cropping conditions, water availability) during a given geography’s rainy season, along with a short-term rainfall forecast.

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Agroclimatology data

FEWS NET and its partners offer a range of online tools that share insights on rainfall, temperature, vegetation, soil moisture, and surface water conditions derived from remote sensing data collection and modeling.

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Livelihoods resources
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Access FEWS NET’s maps, reports, and data on local livelihood systems.

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Mauritania 2014 Livelihood Zones Map (.PNG)
Livelihood Baselines

Baselines provide quantitative analysis of household livelihood options. It includes a detailed breakdown of food, cash, and expenditure patterns. The Baseline also highlights market patterns, seasonality, and coping strategies.

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Livelihood Zone Descriptions

Zone Descriptions accompany a Zone Map, briefly describing the main characteristics of the livelihood patterns in that zone. The maps and descriptions are useful in informing the development of monitoring systems.

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Livelihood Profiles

Profiles briefly describe wealth groups and compare the various sources of food and income particular to each. The Profiles provide a basis for understanding how and whether different groups may be vulnerable to shocks such as drought, flooding, conflict or a market disruption.

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Livelihood Zone maps

Zone Maps illustrate the country by zone, showing areas where people generally have the same options for obtaining food and income and engaging in trade.

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Seasonal Calendar
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These calendars illustrate the monthly availability of key food and income sources, plus the starts and ends to key rainy and lean seasons. They supplement livelihoods resources and are integral to FEWS NET’s food security analysis.

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Seasonal Calendar image showing harvest and rainy periods for Mauritania
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