Annual GDP growth in Mauritania

Mauritania: Annual GDP growth was 6.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.3%
Change on year
down 7.4%
World rank
22nd
of 196 countries
All-time high
18.3%
in 2006
All-time low
-4.0%
in 1997
Years of data
33
1992–2024

Annual GDP growth in Mauritania, 1992–2024

-5051015201992200820241992: 1.8 %1993: 5.9 %1994: -3.1 %1995: 9.8 %1996: 5.8 %1997: -4 %1998: 2.8 %1999: 3.7 %2000: -3.9 %2001: -0.799 %2002: 1.4 %2003: 6.9 %2004: 4.7 %2005: 8.6 %2006: 18.3 %2007: -2 %2008: -0.331 %2009: 0.098 %2010: 2.6 %2011: 4.2 %2012: 4.5 %2013: 4.2 %2014: 4.3 %2015: 5.4 %2016: 1.3 %2017: 6.3 %2018: 4.8 %2019: 3.1 %2020: -0.429 %2021: 0.737 %2022: 6.8 %2023: 6.8 %2024: 6.3 %

Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual gdp growth in Mauritania is 6.3%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 7.4% on the previous year and up 47.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual gdp growth in Mauritania peaked at 18.3% in 2006 and was at its lowest, -4.0%, in 1997.

That places Mauritania 22nd out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.8% -4.0% 9.8% 8
2000s 3.3% -3.9% 18.3% 10
2010s 4.1% 1.3% 6.3% 10
2020s 4.0% -0.4% 6.8% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual gdp growth in Mauritania?
Annual gdp growth in Mauritania was 6.3% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual gdp growth recorded in Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 18.3% in 2006.
What is the lowest annual gdp growth recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was -4.0% in 1997.
How does Mauritania rank for annual gdp growth?
Mauritania ranks 22nd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual gdp growth rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is up 47.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritania data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual GDP growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual GDP growth
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 8,084 data points, 1980–2026
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Annual percent change in gross domestic product. This data is adjusted for inflation.