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Mauritania Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

97.83% +4.23% (+4.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #78 Global Peak 110.79% (2012) Source World Bank

Mauritania Trade Openness (1961–2025)

Overview

Mauritania's trade openness stood at 97.83% in 2025, a rise of +4.23% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 97.83% by 2025. Mauritania ranked 78th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 101.33% - -
2026* trend 99.58% - -
2025* trend 97.83% - -
2025 97.83% +4.23% #78
2024 93.60% +1.43% #94
2023 92.17% −9.86% #95
2022 102.03% +13.72% #114
2021 88.31% +1.53% #114
2020 86.78% −6.71% #125
2019 93.49% +4.34% #116
2018 89.15% +10.33% #109
2017 78.81% +5.66% #95
2016 73.15% −4.19% #87
2015 77.35% −14.26% #95
2014 91.61% −10.79% #108
2013 102.40% −8.39% #122
2012 110.79% +12.30% #129
2011 98.49% +5.06% #108
Show all years (1961-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mauritania's trade openness?

Mauritania's trade openness was 97.83% in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Mauritania?

Mauritania's trade openness peaked at 110.79% in 2012.

What was the lowest trade openness in Mauritania?

The lowest trade openness in Mauritania was 30.05% in 1961.

How does Mauritania rank in trade openness?

Mauritania ranks 78th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Mauritania in 2025?

Mauritania's trade openness is projected to reach 97.83% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Mauritania in 2025?

The trade openness of Mauritania in 2025 was 97.83%. This ranks 78th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_mauritania_trade-openness, title = {Mauritania Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }