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Mauritania Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

41.20% −1.63% (-3.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #125 Global Peak 71.06% (2005) Source IMF WEO

Mauritania Government Debt to GDP (2000–2025)

Overview

Mauritania's government debt to gdp stood at 41.20% in 2025, a decline of +1.63% from 2024. The IMF projects 41.20% by 2025. Mauritania ranked 125th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 41.66% - -
2029* IMF 40.21% - -
2028* IMF 40.49% - -
2027* IMF 41.02% - -
2026* IMF 40.58% - -
2025* IMF 41.20% - -
2025 41.20% −1.63% #125
2024 42.82% −4.30% #62
2023 47.12% −3.34% #74
2022 50.46% −3.99% #86
2021 54.45% −2.04% #90
2020 56.49% −1.20% #90
2019 57.69% −1.50% #117
2018 59.18% +3.52% #122
2017 55.66% −1.89% #114
2016 57.55% −2.33% #120
2015 59.89% +10.35% #132
2014 49.54% +8.81% #120
2013 40.73% +1.42% #96
2012 39.32% +0.48% #103
2011 38.84% −5.11% #101
Show all years (2000-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +176.4% GDP growth 18.3% C/A balance 3.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mauritania's government debt to gdp?

Mauritania's government debt to gdp was 41.20% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Mauritania?

Mauritania's government debt to gdp peaked at 71.06% in 2005.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Mauritania?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Mauritania was 22.02% in 2004.

How does Mauritania rank in government debt to gdp?

Mauritania ranks 125th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Mauritania in 2025?

Mauritania's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 41.20% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Mauritania in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Mauritania in 2025 was 41.20%. This ranks 125th in the world.

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