Mauritania 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$6.80 billion
↑ 6.27% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$1,615.00
↑ 3.14% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.27%
↑ 5.01pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
2.25%
↑ 0.78pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $6.40 billion | $6.80 billion | +6.27% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,565.77 | $1,615.00 | +3.14% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.26% | 6.27% | +5.01pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.47% | 2.25% | +0.78pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 10.28% | 10.34% | +0.05pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $6.80 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,615.00
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.27%
- Gross National Income
- $6.70 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 2.25%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.58%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 10.34%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 15.18%
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)
- -10.43%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Mauritania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $6.80 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Mauritania for 2017 is $1,615.00. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Mauritania for 2017 is 2.25%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Mauritania's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 6.27%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Mauritania for 2017 is 10.34%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.