Mauritania GDP Growth
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG
Mauritania's gdp growth was 3.95% in 2025, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 37.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's gdp growth stood at 3.95% in 2025, a decline of +2.35pp from 2024. The IMF projects 3.95% by 2025. Mauritania ranked 57th globally.
Mauritania’s real GDP growth has averaged 3.95 % in 2025, placing it 57th in the world and marginally above Nigeria’s 3.93 % while trailing Panama’s 4.00 % and Seychelles’ 3.90 % (World Bank). Over the 64‑year series beginning in 1962, growth has oscillated sharply, reaching an all‑time peak of 27.69 % in 1964, a year that reflected post‑independence optimism and a boom in mining exports, before collapsing to a trough of –5.13 % in 1975 amid global oil shocks and domestic fiscal strain. The early 2000s saw more moderate expansion, but recent performance benefits from renewed investment in iron‑ore mining and modest diversification into fisheries and services. Assuming continued infrastructure development and stable commodity prices, Mauritania is likely to sustain growth near the current 3‑4 % range, though a sharp decline in global demand for its key exports could reverse the upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 2.99% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 4.65% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 5.65% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 4.39% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 4.27% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 3.95% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.95% | −2.35pp | #57 |
| 2024 | 6.31% | −0.50pp | #19 |
| 2023 | 6.81% | +0.01pp | #18 |
| 2022 | 6.80% | +6.06pp | #47 |
| 2021 | 0.74% | +1.17pp | #189 |
| 2020 | -0.36% | −3.51pp | #43 |
| 2019 | 3.14% | −1.63pp | #93 |
| 2018 | 4.77% | −1.50pp | #57 |
| 2017 | 6.27% | +5.01pp | #30 |
| 2016 | 1.26% | −4.12pp | #163 |
| 2015 | 5.38% | +1.10pp | #38 |
| 2014 | 4.27% | +0.12pp | #74 |
| 2013 | 4.15% | −0.32pp | #80 |
| 2012 | 4.47% | +0.30pp | #78 |
| 2011 | 4.17% | +1.55pp | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's gdp growth was 3.95% in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 37.3% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritania's gdp growth peaked at 27.69% in 1964.
The lowest gdp growth in Mauritania was -5.13% in 1975.
Mauritania ranks 57th globally in gdp growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritania's gdp growth is projected to reach 3.95% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp growth of Mauritania in 2025 was 3.95%. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_gdp-growth,
title = {Mauritania GDP Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/gdp-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}