Mauritania Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Mauritania's reserves in months of imports was 5.4 in 2021, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 16.8% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2021.
Overview
Mauritania's reserves in months of imports stood at 5.4 in 2021, a rise of +0.8 from 2020. Mauritania ranked 75th globally.
Mauritania’s reserves in months of imports rose steadily from 1.83 in 1975 to a record 5.41 in 2021, placing the country 75th globally and just behind peers such as Kazakhstan (5.43) and Kyrgyz Republic (5.46). The upward trajectory interrupted a low point of 0.86 in 1993, after which successive policy reforms and modest export growth broadened the buffer against external shocks. Over the 34‑year coverage period, the average reserve level remained well above the 3‑month benchmark commonly cited for macro‑economic stability, suggesting an improving capacity to finance import bills without resorting to emergency financing. The peak in 2021 coincides with a broader regional trend of higher reserve accumulation, reflecting both higher commodity prices and tighter fiscal discipline. Maintaining this level will require continued diversification of export markets and prudent external debt management; any deterioration in terms of trade or a sharp rise in import demand could reverse the positive trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.4 | +0.8 | #75 |
| 2020 | 4.6 | +1.4 | #101 |
| 2019 | 3.2 | −0.1 | #110 |
| 2018 | 3.3 | −0.2 | #99 |
| 2017 | 3.5 | −0.3 | #99 |
| 2016 | 3.8 | +0.3 | #92 |
| 2015 | 3.5 | +1.5 | #100 |
| 2014 | 2.0 | −0.8 | #136 |
| 2013 | 2.7 | +0.1 | #118 |
| 2012 | 2.6 | +1.4 | #126 |
| 1998 | 1.2 | −3.2 | #117 |
| 1997 | 4.4 | +1.6 | #32 |
| 1996 | 2.8 | +0.9 | #66 |
| 1995 | 1.9 | +1.0 | #88 |
| 1994 | 0.9 | +0.0 | #119 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's reserves in months of imports was 5.4 in 2021. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 16.8% increase from the previous year.
Mauritania's reserves in months of imports peaked at 5.4 in 2021.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Mauritania was 0.9 in 1993.
Mauritania ranks 75th globally in reserves in months of imports as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.MO. Data sourced from World Bank.
The reserves in months of imports of Mauritania in 2021 was 5.4. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Mauritania Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}