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Mauritania Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

2.50% +0.01pp (+0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #111 Global Peak 12.93% (1989) Source World Bank

Mauritania Inflation Rate (1986–2025)

Overview

Mauritania's inflation rate stood at 2.50% in 2025, a rise of +0.01pp from 2024. The IMF projects 2.50% by 2025. Mauritania ranked 111th globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 4.00% - -
2029* IMF 4.00% - -
2028* IMF 4.00% - -
2027* IMF 3.80% - -
2026* IMF 3.55% - -
2025* IMF 2.50% - -
2025 2.50% +0.01pp #111
2024 2.49% −2.46pp #77
2023 4.95% −4.60pp #81
2022 9.53% +5.97pp #122
2021 3.57% +1.18pp #100
2020 2.39% +0.08pp #106
2019 2.30% −0.75pp #101
2018 3.07% +0.80pp #121
2017 2.25% +0.78pp #98
2016 1.47% +0.99pp #100
2015 3.25% −0.52pp #129
2014 3.53% −0.60pp #128
2013 4.13% −0.77pp #125
2012 4.90% −0.78pp #124
2011 5.69% −0.58pp #124
Show all years (1986-2025)
* 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 inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mauritania's inflation rate?

Mauritania's inflation rate was 2.50% in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Mauritania?

Mauritania's inflation rate peaked at 12.93% in 1989.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Mauritania?

The lowest inflation rate in Mauritania was 1.32% in 1988.

How does Mauritania rank in inflation rate?

Mauritania ranks 111th globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of Mauritania in 2025?

Mauritania's inflation rate is projected to reach 2.50% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Mauritania in 2025?

The inflation rate of Mauritania in 2025 was 2.50%. This ranks 111th in the world.

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