Terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania
Mauritania: Terms of trade adjustment was 50.28 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
50.28 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
46th
of 178 countries
All-time high
63.94 billion constant LCU
in 2020
All-time low
-28.18 billion constant LCU
in 1983
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania, 1961–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania is 50.28 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.7% on the previous year and up 513.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania peaked at 63.94 billion constant LCU in 2020 and was at its lowest, -28.18 billion constant LCU, in 1983.
That places Mauritania 46th out of 178 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.
Terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -892.24 million constant LCU | — |
| 1962 | -941.20 million constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 1963 | -2.34 billion constant LCU | +148.5% |
| 1964 | -5.73 billion constant LCU | +145.1% |
| 1965 | -5.75 billion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 1966 | -6.43 billion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 1967 | -6.51 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1968 | -7.23 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1969 | -8.97 billion constant LCU | +24.1% |
| 1970 | -8.83 billion constant LCU | -1.6% |
| 1971 | -8.94 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 1972 | -20.08 billion constant LCU | +124.4% |
| 1973 | -17.90 billion constant LCU | -10.8% |
| 1974 | -15.62 billion constant LCU | -12.7% |
| 1975 | -8.47 billion constant LCU | -45.8% |
| 1976 | -7.72 billion constant LCU | -8.9% |
| 1977 | -10.64 billion constant LCU | +37.9% |
| 1978 | -14.38 billion constant LCU | +35.2% |
| 1979 | -18.48 billion constant LCU | +28.5% |
| 1980 | -20.22 billion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 1981 | -23.01 billion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 1982 | -20.69 billion constant LCU | -10.1% |
| 1983 | -28.18 billion constant LCU | +36.2% |
| 1984 | -25.11 billion constant LCU | -10.9% |
| 1985 | -25.22 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1986 | -23.96 billion constant LCU | -5.0% |
| 1987 | -21.79 billion constant LCU | -9.1% |
| 1988 | -25.68 billion constant LCU | +17.9% |
| 1989 | -20.03 billion constant LCU | -22.0% |
| 1990 | -17.63 billion constant LCU | -12.0% |
| 1991 | -21.62 billion constant LCU | +22.6% |
| 1992 | -20.56 billion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 1993 | -17.77 billion constant LCU | -13.5% |
| 1994 | -20.90 billion constant LCU | +17.6% |
| 1995 | -16.90 billion constant LCU | -19.1% |
| 1996 | -17.07 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 1997 | -13.72 billion constant LCU | -19.7% |
| 1998 | -14.44 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 1999 | -14.92 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 2000 | -14.67 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 2001 | -15.73 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2002 | -12.52 billion constant LCU | -20.4% |
| 2003 | -7.96 billion constant LCU | -36.5% |
| 2004 | -9.87 billion constant LCU | +24.0% |
| 2005 | -3.51 billion constant LCU | -64.4% |
| 2006 | -2.43 billion constant LCU | -30.9% |
| 2007 | -1.51 billion constant LCU | -37.8% |
| 2008 | -603.87 million constant LCU | -60.0% |
| 2009 | -2.99 billion constant LCU | +395.2% |
| 2010 | 18.03 billion constant LCU | -702.8% |
| 2011 | 38.31 billion constant LCU | +112.5% |
| 2012 | 31.24 billion constant LCU | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 29.30 billion constant LCU | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2015 | -12.15 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2016 | 8.22 billion constant LCU | -167.7% |
| 2017 | 5.62 billion constant LCU | -31.7% |
| 2018 | 23.89 billion constant LCU | +325.3% |
| 2019 | 41.10 billion constant LCU | +72.1% |
| 2020 | 63.94 billion constant LCU | +55.6% |
| 2021 | 55.77 billion constant LCU | -12.8% |
| 2022 | 29.24 billion constant LCU | -47.6% |
| 2023 | 39.74 billion constant LCU | +35.9% |
| 2024 | 53.86 billion constant LCU | +35.5% |
| 2025 | 50.28 billion constant LCU | -6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -4.98 billion constant LCU | -8.97 billion constant LCU | -892.24 million constant LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | -13.11 billion constant LCU | -20.08 billion constant LCU | -7.72 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -23.39 billion constant LCU | -28.18 billion constant LCU | -20.03 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -17.55 billion constant LCU | -21.62 billion constant LCU | -13.72 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -7.18 billion constant LCU | -15.73 billion constant LCU | -603.87 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.36 billion constant LCU | -12.15 billion constant LCU | 41.10 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.81 billion constant LCU | 29.24 billion constant LCU | 63.94 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Mauritania
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 7.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 36.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 80,499 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 3.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.6751 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 1,484 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 3.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 23.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per capita 51,565 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 7.36 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania was 50.28 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 63.94 billion constant LCU in 2020.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was -28.18 billion constant LCU in 1983.
- How does Mauritania rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Mauritania ranks 46th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 513.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.