Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Mauritania
Mauritania: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 28,178 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
28,178 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
179th
of 181 countries
All-time high
28,178 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
2,171 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Mauritania, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Mauritania stood at 28,178 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.4% on the previous year and up 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Mauritania peaked at 28,178 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,171 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
Mauritania ranks 179th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,171 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 2,466 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 1963 | 2,315 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 1964 | 3,149 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +36.0% |
| 1965 | 3,663 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 1966 | 3,644 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1967 | 4,055 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1968 | 4,682 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 1969 | 4,396 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 1970 | 4,982 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1971 | 5,060 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 5,214 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 5,055 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1974 | 5,601 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1975 | 6,347 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1976 | 6,902 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1977 | 6,844 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1978 | 6,060 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -11.4% |
| 1979 | 6,590 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1980 | 6,524 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1981 | 6,863 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 6,483 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1983 | 6,537 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 6,385 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 6,480 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 6,629 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 6,870 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 7,070 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 7,157 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 7,116 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 7,275 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 7,632 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 8,207 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 8,639 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 8,444 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1996 | 9,200 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1997 | 8,695 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 9,044 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 9,093 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 9,097 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 8,986 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 9,521 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 10,082 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 11,575 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 12,032 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 13,002 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 13,577 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 13,737 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 13,957 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 16,951 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +21.5% |
| 2011 | 17,717 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 17,757 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 20,112 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 2014 | 19,066 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 20,337 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 21,578 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 24,682 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 2018 | 23,512 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 25,028 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 24,104 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 25,162 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 26,242 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 28,178 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 28,178 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 518,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 5% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 28,178 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 260,327 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 11% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,394 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2,171 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4,682 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,866 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4,982 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 6,902 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,700 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 6,385 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 7,157 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,335 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 7,116 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9,200 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,556 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 8,986 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 13,957 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,674 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 16,951 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 25,028 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,922 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 24,104 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 28,178 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 176 Namibia 34,906 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 177 Mongolia 33,410 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 178 Chad 33,217 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 180 South Sudan 13,212 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 181 Central African Republic 9,084 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre 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 gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Mauritania?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Mauritania was 28,178 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 28,178 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,171 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Mauritania rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Mauritania ranks 179th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.1%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.