Mauritania Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Mauritania's short-term debt was -0.40% in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 108.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's short-term debt stood at -0.40% in 2025, a decline of +5.18% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.40% by 2025. Mauritania ranked 116th globally.
Mauritania’s short‑term debt ratio has swung dramatically over the 56‑year series, moving from a neutral 0.00 in 1970 to an all‑time peak of 42.92 in 2007, before plunging to a historic trough of –0.40 in 2025, the lowest value among 116 economies. The 2025 figure places Mauritania at rank 116 globally, marginally above Grenada (–0.14) and below Malawi (–0.52), indicating a rare negative balance that suggests either a surplus of liquid assets or a statistical anomaly in reporting. The sharp decline from the 2007 high reflects a combination of debt‑restructuring, fiscal consolidation and possibly improved export earnings that reduced reliance on short‑term borrowing. Nevertheless, the negative ratio may mask underlying vulnerabilities, such as limited access to external credit or volatile commodity prices. Continued diversification of the export base and prudent fiscal management will be essential to prevent a reversal of the recent downward trajectory and to sustain a stable short‑term debt position.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -5.68% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -3.04% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.40% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.40% | −5.18% | #116 |
| 2024 | 4.78% | −0.85% | #39 |
| 2023 | 5.63% | +1.10% | #42 |
| 2022 | 4.53% | +0.76% | #33 |
| 2021 | 3.77% | −15.15% | #25 |
| 2020 | 18.91% | −1.21% | #98 |
| 2019 | 20.12% | −0.02% | #95 |
| 2018 | 20.15% | +0.31% | #97 |
| 2017 | 19.83% | −0.54% | #95 |
| 2016 | 20.37% | −1.37% | #98 |
| 2015 | 21.75% | −0.88% | #100 |
| 2014 | 22.63% | −0.58% | #94 |
| 2013 | 23.21% | −1.21% | #92 |
| 2012 | 24.42% | −2.27% | #97 |
| 2011 | 26.69% | −3.83% | #104 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw short-term debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's short-term debt was -0.40% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 108.3% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritania's short-term debt peaked at 42.92% in 2007.
The lowest short-term debt in Mauritania was -0.40% in 2025.
Mauritania ranks 116th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritania's short-term debt is projected to reach -0.40% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Mauritania in 2025 was -0.40%. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_short-term-debt,
title = {Mauritania Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}