Mauritania Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Mauritania's government debt to gdp was 41.20% in 2025, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Mauritania’s government debt-to‑GDP ratio has fallen sharply from an early‑2000s high, reaching an all‑time peak of 71.06 % in 2005, before hitting a trough of 22.02 % in 2004, and settling at 41.20 % in 2025, which places the country 125th in global rankings. The decline from the 2005 peak reflects a combination of fiscal consolidation and modest economic growth, while the recent stabilization near the mid‑40 % range mirrors a broader pattern among peers such as Sierra Leone (41.23 % in 2025) and Indonesia (40.83 %). Over the 26‑year coverage period, Mauritania’s debt trajectory has moved from volatility in the early 2000s to a more anchored level, suggesting that continued prudent budgeting and revenue diversification could keep the ratio on a modest downward path, barring external shocks or large fiscal expansions.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Mauritania's government debt to gdp was 41.20% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritania's government debt to gdp peaked at 71.06% in 2005.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Mauritania was 22.02% in 2004.
Mauritania ranks 125th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Mauritania's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 41.20% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Mauritania in 2025 was 41.20%. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Mauritania Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}