Mauritania Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Mauritania's foreign reserves was $2.0B in 2021, ranked 121st globally. This represents a 36.5% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2021.
Overview
Mauritania's foreign reserves stood at $2.0B in 2021, a rise of +$545.4M from 2020. Mauritania ranked 121st globally.
Mauritania's foreign reserves have exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 60 years, with a low point of 3,180,000.00 USD in 1970, and a peak of 2,038,562,789.40 USD in 2021. This indicates a substantial increase in the country's foreign exchange holdings, which is crucial for maintaining economic stability. Mauritania's rank of 121 globally in 2021, with a foreign reserve level comparable to that of Montenegro, suggests a relatively stable position in the international market. Compared to its peer countries, Mauritania's foreign reserve level is lower than that of Guinea, which ranked 117 globally in 2021, but higher than that of Lao PDR, which ranked 132. The steady increase in foreign reserves since 1970 reflects the country's efforts to diversify its economy and enhance its financial resilience. However, Mauritania's reliance on a single commodity export, iron ore, may continue to expose the country to external shocks, necessitating a shift towards more diversified economic growth to sustain its foreign reserve trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2.0B | +$545.4M | #121 |
| 2020 | $1.5B | +$464.5M | #121 |
| 2019 | $1.0B | +$94.4M | #129 |
| 2018 | $934.3M | +$60.5M | #130 |
| 2017 | $873.8M | +$25.4M | #131 |
| 2016 | $848.5M | +$26.2M | #126 |
| 2015 | $822.3M | +$186.9M | #129 |
| 2014 | $635.4M | −$362.5M | #139 |
| 2013 | $997.9M | +$29.3M | #124 |
| 2012 | $968.6M | +$466.3M | #128 |
| 2011 | $502.3M | +$214.5M | #142 |
| 2010 | $287.9M | +$50.0M | #153 |
| 2009 | $237.9M | +$39.3M | #154 |
| 2008 | $198.6M | −$8.8M | #149 |
| 2007 | $207.4M | +$12.9M | #146 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's foreign reserves was $2.0B in 2021. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 36.5% increase from the previous year.
Mauritania's foreign reserves peaked at $2.0B in 2021.
The lowest foreign reserves in Mauritania was $3.2M in 1970.
Mauritania ranks 121st globally in foreign reserves as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritania's foreign reserves was approximately 2.04 billion ($2.0B) in 2021.
The foreign reserves of Mauritania in 2021 was $2.0B. This ranks 121st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_reserves,
title = {Mauritania Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}