Mauritania FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Mauritania's fdi outflows was 0.00% in 2025, ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 109.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's fdi outflows stood at 0.00% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.00% by 2025. Mauritania ranked 143rd globally.
Mauritania’s foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have remained marginal over the 41‑year series, registering a latest value of –0.00 in 2025, which places the country at 143rd globally. The modest scale of outflows contrasts sharply with the all‑time peak of 0.42 recorded in 2014, a period when regional commodity booms briefly encouraged outward capital flows. The sharp reversal in 2018, when outflows plunged to –10.33, marked the all‑time trough and reflected heightened fiscal pressures and a slowdown in domestic investment capacity. Compared with peers of similar rank, Viet Nam also reports –0.00 while Kiribati shows a slightly larger negative outflow of –0.02, underscoring Mauritania’s relatively limited participation in cross‑border investment. The persistently low outflow figures suggest that Mauritania’s economy continues to rely on inward investment rather than exporting capital. Strengthening domestic financial markets and improving the business climate could encourage more balanced FDI dynamics, potentially shifting the trajectory toward modest positive outflows in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.04% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.02% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.00% | −0.04% | #143 |
| 2024 | 0.04% | +0.03% | #41 |
| 2023 | 0.00% | −0.03% | #32 |
| 2022 | 0.03% | −0.06% | #44 |
| 2021 | 0.09% | +0.02% | #58 |
| 2020 | 0.07% | +10.41% | #60 |
| 2018 | -10.33% | −10.75% | #3 |
| 2014 | 0.42% | +0.16% | #76 |
| 2013 | 0.26% | +0.30% | #63 |
| 2012 | -0.04% | −0.06% | #27 |
| 2011 | 0.02% | −0.28% | #31 |
| 2010 | 0.30% | +0.24% | #65 |
| 2008 | 0.06% | +0.09% | #36 |
| 2007 | -0.03% | −0.03% | #14 |
| 2006 | 0.00% | −0.07% | #19 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's fdi outflows was 0.00% in 2025. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 109.0% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritania's fdi outflows peaked at 0.42% in 2014.
The lowest fdi outflows in Mauritania was -10.33% in 2018.
Mauritania ranks 143rd globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritania's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Mauritania in 2025 was 0.00%. This ranks 143rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_fdi-outflows,
title = {Mauritania FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}