Mauritania 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$8.26 billion
↑ 4.64% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$1,795.76
↑ 1.62% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
-0.36%
↓ 3.50pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
2.39%
↑ 0.09pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $7.89 billion | $8.26 billion | +4.64% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,767.07 | $1,795.76 | +1.62% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.14% | -0.36% | -3.50pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.30% | 2.39% | +0.09pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 10.42% | 11.05% | +0.64pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $8.26 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,795.76
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -0.36%
- Gross National Income
- $8.16 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 2.39%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.44%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 11.05%
- 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)
- -6.97%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Mauritania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $8.26 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Mauritania for 2020 is $1,795.76. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Mauritania for 2020 is 2.39%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Mauritania's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is -0.36%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Mauritania for 2020 is 11.05%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.