Mauritania 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$6.40 billion
↑ 3.76% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$1,565.77
↑ 0.70% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.26%
↓ 4.12pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.47%
↓ 1.78pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $6.17 billion | $6.40 billion | +3.76% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,554.95 | $1,565.77 | +0.70% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.38% | 1.26% | -4.12pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.25% | 1.47% | -1.78pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 10.11% | 10.28% | +0.17pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $6.40 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,565.77
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.26%
- Gross National Income
- $6.28 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.47%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 11.21%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 10.28%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 5.21%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -11.05%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Mauritania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $6.40 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Mauritania for 2016 is $1,565.77. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Mauritania for 2016 is 1.47%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Mauritania's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 1.26%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Mauritania for 2016 is 10.28%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.