Mauritania
Mauritania, located in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa , is an internationally classified economy with a "Lower middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 5.3 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of 4.0% and a CPI of 1.5%. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 3.4 points from its recent peaks.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 14.3% of GDP.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($2,198) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. It operates as a magnet for international capital, capturing FDI equivalent to 13.2% of its GDP.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.01T
+4.03%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
1.5%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$2,198
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
10.3%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
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YEAR
Active Population
5.3M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
3.2%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
32.0
YEAR 2019
Exports (% GDP)
39.9%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
54.2%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
13.2%
YEAR 2024
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11.68B | 4.03 | 1.55 | 10.32 | --- | 39.85 | 54.17 | --- |
| 2024 | $10.88B | 6.31 | 2.49 | 10.26 | --- | 41.41 | 52.19 | 13.24 |
| 2023 | $10.69B | 6.81 | 4.95 | 10.37 | --- | 38.41 | 53.76 | 7.94 |
| 2022 | $9.56B | 6.80 | 9.53 | 10.52 | --- | 39.74 | 62.29 | 14.66 |
| 2021 | $9.22B | 0.74 | 3.57 | 11.13 | --- | 39.86 | 48.45 | 11.61 |
| 2020 | $8.26B | -0.36 | 2.39 | 11.05 | --- | 41.41 | 45.37 | 11.23 |
| 2019 | $7.89B | 3.14 | 2.30 | 10.42 | --- | 42.40 | 51.09 | -11.19 |
| 2018 | $7.48B | 4.77 | 3.07 | 10.41 | --- | 36.59 | 52.56 | 10.34 |
| 2017 | $6.81B | 6.27 | 2.25 | 10.34 | --- | 34.51 | 44.31 | 8.63 |
| 2016 | $6.41B | 1.26 | 1.47 | 10.29 | --- | 33.93 | 39.23 | 4.23 |
