Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Mauritania
Mauritania: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) was 10.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Mauritania, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Mauritania stood at 10.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and down 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Mauritania peaked at 12.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.5617 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1974.
That places Mauritania 72nd out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1962 | 4.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.1% |
| 1963 | 2.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -39.0% |
| 1964 | 1.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -55.6% |
| 1965 | 0.9508 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1966 | 0.9378 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1967 | 1.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +56.1% |
| 1968 | 1.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.3% |
| 1969 | 1.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 1970 | 1.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 1971 | 1.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 2.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.2% |
| 1973 | 1.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -44.5% |
| 1974 | 0.5617 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -52.3% |
| 1975 | 0.8833 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +57.3% |
| 1976 | 2.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +170.7% |
| 1977 | 2.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.6% |
| 1978 | 1.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -23.1% |
| 1979 | 1.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 1.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.0% |
| 1981 | 2.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.6% |
| 1982 | 2.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.6% |
| 1983 | 4.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +52.5% |
| 1984 | 2.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -32.5% |
| 1985 | 4.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +47.0% |
| 1986 | 4.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 3.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1988 | 4.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 2.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -26.7% |
| 1990 | 3.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 2.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1992 | 3.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.4% |
| 1993 | 3.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 11.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +250.6% |
| 1995 | 5.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -56.4% |
| 1996 | 4.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1997 | 4.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1998 | 5.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.5% |
| 1999 | 6.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.4% |
| 2000 | 7.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.3% |
| 2001 | 8.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 11.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.4% |
| 2003 | 12.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.7% |
| 2004 | 11.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 2005 | 10.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 9.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 10.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 8.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.8% |
| 2009 | 9.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 9.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 8.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 9.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.2% |
| 2013 | 9.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 11.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 11.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 10.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 10.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 11.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 11.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 9.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.8% |
| 2021 | 10.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 10.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 8.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.0% |
| 2024 | 10.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.5% |
| 2025 | 10.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 10.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 22.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 48% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 10.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 68.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 16% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Mauritania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +250.6% | 3.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 11.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1976 | +170.7% | 0.8833 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9378 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5617 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 11.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 12.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 11.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 69 Philippines 13.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 70 Afghanistan 12.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 71 Turkey 12.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 73 Mauritius 9.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 74 Nicaragua 9.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 75 Ukraine 8.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Mauritania
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -17.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.5389 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -21.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.3935 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0172 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 37.85 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 3 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Mauritania?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Mauritania was 10.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 12.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2003.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5617 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1974.
- How does Mauritania rank for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Mauritania ranks 72nd out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.4%. 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 Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation (current 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.