Mauritania 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$9.22 billion
↑ 11.64% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$1,947.79
↑ 8.47% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
0.74%
↑ 1.10pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.57%
↑ 1.18pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $8.26 billion | $9.22 billion | +11.64% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,795.76 | $1,947.79 | +8.47% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -0.36% | 0.74% | +1.10pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.39% | 3.57% | +1.18pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 11.05% | 11.14% | +0.09pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $9.22 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,947.79
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 0.74%
- Gross National Income
- $9.08 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.57%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.46%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 11.14%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
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)
- -8.76%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Mauritania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $9.22 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Mauritania for 2021 is $1,947.79. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Mauritania for 2021 is 3.57%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Mauritania's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 0.74%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Mauritania for 2021 is 11.14%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.