Mauritania Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Mauritania's credit to gdp was 22.72% in 2019, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2019.
Overview
Mauritania's credit to gdp stood at 22.72% in 2019, a rise of +0.68% from 2018. Mauritania ranked 46th globally.
Mauritania’s credit‑to‑GDP ratio has risen steadily since the early 1960s, moving from a low of 2.18 in 1966 – the all‑time trough – to an all‑time peak of 24.48 in 1990, before settling at 22.72 in 2019, which placed the country 46th in the world. Over the 45‑year coverage period the indicator shows a clear upward trajectory, reflecting expanding access to formal financing and a gradual deepening of the domestic credit market. The 2019 figure is close to those of regional peers such as Egypt (22.85) and Djibouti (22.35), suggesting Mauritania is now operating at a similar level of credit intensity to other lower‑middle‑income economies in the Sahel and North Africa. While the post‑1990 decline from the peak indicates some moderation, the persistence of a ratio above 20 % points to a relatively mature credit environment. Continued improvements in financial inclusion and macro‑economic stability could sustain or modestly raise the credit‑to‑GDP ratio in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 22.72% | +0.68% | #46 |
| 2018 | 22.04% | +0.97% | #46 |
| 2017 | 21.07% | +0.77% | #42 |
| 2016 | 20.30% | −0.82% | #39 |
| 2015 | 21.12% | +1.60% | #39 |
| 2014 | 19.52% | +1.17% | #41 |
| 2013 | 18.35% | +1.58% | #40 |
| 2012 | 16.77% | +0.17% | #41 |
| 2011 | 16.59% | −1.68% | #40 |
| 2010 | 18.28% | −1.70% | #40 |
| 2009 | 19.98% | +0.77% | #47 |
| 2008 | 19.21% | +2.91% | #45 |
| 2007 | 16.30% | +1.68% | #44 |
| 2006 | 14.62% | −3.78% | #40 |
| 2005 | 18.40% | −0.16% | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw credit to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's credit to gdp was 22.72% in 2019. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year.
Mauritania's credit to gdp peaked at 24.48% in 1990.
The lowest credit to gdp in Mauritania was 2.18% in 1966.
Mauritania ranks 46th globally in credit to gdp as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The credit to gdp of Mauritania in 2019 was 22.72%. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Mauritania Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}