Mauritania 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$6.73 billion
↓ 0.54% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$1,859.12
↓ 3.73% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.47%
↑ 0.30pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.90%
↓ 0.78pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $6.76 billion | $6.73 billion | -0.54% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,931.20 | $1,859.12 | -3.73% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.17% | 4.47% | +0.30pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.69% | 4.90% | -0.78pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 9.97% | 9.86% | -0.10pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $6.73 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,859.12
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.47%
- Gross National Income
- $6.54 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.90%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.46%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 9.86%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 16.47%
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)
- -18.22%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Mauritania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $6.73 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Mauritania for 2012 is $1,859.12. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Mauritania for 2012 is 4.90%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Mauritania's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 4.47%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Mauritania for 2012 is 9.86%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.