Mauritania GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Mauritania's gdp per capita was $2,582 in 2025, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 22.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's gdp per capita stood at $2,582 in 2025, a rise of +$472 from 2024. The IMF projects $2,582 by 2025. Mauritania ranked 145th globally.
Mauritania’s GDP per capita has risen from a low of 188.16 in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 2,582.10 in 2025, placing the country 145th in the world and reflecting a 13‑fold increase over 65 years. The upward trajectory mirrors the experience of other lower‑middle‑income economies such as Kenya, whose 2025 figure of 2,549.28 sits just below Mauritania’s level, indicating that regional peers have achieved comparable gains through diversification of exports and modest improvements in human capital. While the long‑term growth rate has been positive, the pace has accelerated since the early 2000s as mining revenues expanded and fiscal reforms took hold, helping lift the per‑capita income above the 2,000 threshold for the first time. Continued investment in infrastructure, education and value‑added processing could sustain this momentum, whereas a slowdown in commodity prices or fiscal mismanagement would risk flattening or reversing the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $3,000 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $2,995 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $2,897 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $2,784 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $2,717 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $2,582 | - | - |
| 2025 | $2,582 | +$472 | #145 |
| 2024 | $2,110 | −$311 | #164 |
| 2023 | $2,136 | −$71 | #165 |
| 2022 | $1,960 | −$192 | #172 |
| 2021 | $1,948 | −$93 | #174 |
| 2020 | $1,796 | −$149 | #171 |
| 2019 | $1,767 | −$115 | #173 |
| 2018 | $1,723 | −$36 | #173 |
| 2017 | $1,615 | −$76 | #172 |
| 2016 | $1,566 | −$102 | #170 |
| 2015 | $1,555 | −$272 | #168 |
| 2014 | $1,713 | −$359 | #168 |
| 2013 | $1,934 | −$12 | #163 |
| 2012 | $1,859 | −$154 | #162 |
| 2011 | $1,931 | +$215 | #162 |
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 per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's gdp per capita was $2,582 in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 22.4% increase from the previous year.
Mauritania's gdp per capita peaked at $2,582 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Mauritania was $188 in 1961.
Mauritania ranks 145th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritania's gdp per capita is projected to reach $2,582 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Mauritania in 2025 was $2,582. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Mauritania GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}