Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Mauritania
Mauritania: Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 20.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
20.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
69th
of 177 countries
All-time high
160.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1970
All-time low
19.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2011
Years of data
62
1964–2025
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Mauritania, 1964–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Mauritania is 20.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Mauritania peaked at 160.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 19.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
Mauritania ranks 69th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 158.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1965 | 155.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1966 | 144.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 1967 | 140.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1968 | 136.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 147.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 1970 | 160.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 1971 | 151.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1972 | 130.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 1973 | 107.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.4% |
| 1974 | 114.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 108.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 1976 | 135.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.3% |
| 1977 | 121.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1978 | 104.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 1979 | 86.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.5% |
| 1980 | 75.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1981 | 73.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1982 | 79.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 68.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 1984 | 67.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 67.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 63.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 55.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 1988 | 48.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 1989 | 54.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.9% |
| 1990 | 54.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 34.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -37.4% |
| 1992 | 30.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1993 | 35.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.6% |
| 1994 | 36.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 33.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1996 | 36.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.4% |
| 1997 | 35.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 41.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.5% |
| 1999 | 44.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 50.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.4% |
| 2001 | 51.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 52.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 47.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 2004 | 42.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 35.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.0% |
| 2006 | 27.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.8% |
| 2007 | 26.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 23.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 26.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 2010 | 23.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 2011 | 19.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.2% |
| 2012 | 21.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 20.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 22.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 25.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.0% |
| 2016 | 25.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 24.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 23.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 23.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 22.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 21.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 21.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 20.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 20.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 2025 | 20.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 20.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 44% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 20.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 175.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 12% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 147.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 136.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 158.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 1970s | 121.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 86.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 160.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 65.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 48.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 79.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 38.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 30.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 54.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 23.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 52.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 19.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 25.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 20.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 22.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 66 Algeria 22.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 67 Egypt 22.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 68 Haiti 22.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 70 Eritrea 19.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 71 Uruguay 17.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 72 Ethiopia 17.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Mauritania
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 3.90 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0004 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.7539 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.44 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 69.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1324 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 278.62 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 36.52 % change on previous year (2021)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2211 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 430.54 includes gold, current US$ per person (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Mauritania?
- Final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Mauritania was 20.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 160.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does Mauritania rank for final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Mauritania ranks 69th out of 177 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.