Mauritania Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Mauritania's government revenue was 24.92% in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 12.3% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's government revenue stood at 24.92% in 2025, a rise of +2.72% from 2024. The IMF projects 24.92% by 2025. Mauritania ranked 108th globally.
Mauritania’s government revenue has risen modestly over the 36‑year series, moving from 22.47 in 1990 to a peak of 25.61 in 2022 before slipping to 24.92 in 2025, ranking 108th globally. The trough of 12.38 in 1998 marked a low point during a period of fiscal contraction, after which gradual reforms and higher commodity prices lifted revenues, culminating in the 2022 high. The 2025 figure remains just below Chile’s 24.72 and close to China’s 25.08, underscoring Mauritania’s position among middle‑income peers despite a smaller tax base. The post‑peak decline suggests that the 2022 surge may have been driven by temporary factors such as elevated oil exports, while the current level reflects a more sustainable, albeit slower, fiscal trajectory. Continued diversification of the revenue mix and improvements in tax administration will be crucial to sustain upward momentum and avoid a repeat of the late‑1990s downturn.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 26.30% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 25.94% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 25.50% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 24.94% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 24.47% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 24.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.92% | +2.72% | #108 |
| 2024 | 22.20% | −0.14% | #120 |
| 2023 | 22.34% | −3.27% | #121 |
| 2022 | 25.61% | +2.23% | #107 |
| 2021 | 23.38% | +2.06% | #114 |
| 2020 | 21.32% | +0.84% | #126 |
| 2019 | 20.47% | −1.74% | #136 |
| 2018 | 22.22% | +1.39% | #124 |
| 2017 | 20.83% | −0.14% | #129 |
| 2016 | 20.97% | −2.25% | #125 |
| 2015 | 23.21% | +1.96% | #115 |
| 2014 | 21.26% | +1.81% | #137 |
| 2013 | 19.45% | −3.76% | #147 |
| 2012 | 23.21% | +6.10% | #122 |
| 2011 | 17.11% | +0.24% | #154 |
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 revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's government revenue was 24.92% in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 12.3% increase from the previous year.
Mauritania's government revenue peaked at 25.61% in 2022.
The lowest government revenue in Mauritania was 12.38% in 1998.
Mauritania ranks 108th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Mauritania's government revenue is projected to reach 24.92% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Mauritania in 2025 was 24.92%. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_government-revenue,
title = {Mauritania Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}