Mauritania 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$7.47 billion
↑ 9.90% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$1,722.94
↑ 6.68% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.77%
↓ 1.50pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.07%
↑ 0.81pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $6.80 billion | $7.47 billion | +9.90% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,615.00 | $1,722.94 | +6.68% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.27% | 4.77% | -1.50pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.25% | 3.07% | +0.81pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 10.34% | 10.41% | +0.07pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $7.47 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,722.94
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.77%
- Gross National Income
- $7.44 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.07%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.55%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 10.41%
- 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)
- -13.02%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Mauritania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $7.47 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Mauritania for 2018 is $1,722.94. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Mauritania for 2018 is 3.07%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Mauritania's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 4.77%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Mauritania for 2018 is 10.41%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.