Country Intelligence

Mauritania

West Africa

Comprehensive economic, trade, industry and opportunity intelligence for Mauritania.

Capital Nouakchott

Population 5.32M (2025)

Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)

Language Arabic

Government Presidential republic

Region West Africa

Income Level Lower middle income (World Bank)

Key Economic Indicators

Latest Available Data

GDP (Nominal)$11.68B (2025)Annual data

GDP Growth (Real)4.03% (2025)Annual data

GDP Per Capita$2,197.51 (2025)Annual data

Inflation (CPI, annual)1.55% (2025)Annual data

Unemployment (modeled ILO)10.32% (2025)Annual data

Population5.32M (2025)Annual data

Source: World Bank. Annual data; each card displays its own reference year. View More Economic Data

Trade Overview (Goods)

Merchandise Exports$4.51B (2025)

Merchandise Imports$5.68B (2025)

Trade Balance-$1.18B (2025)

Source: World Bank merchandise trade. Balance uses a common year.

Top Trading Partners — Total Goods Trade

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Source: UN Comtrade; annual goods trade

1.Iron Ore
2.Fisheries
3.Gold
4.Offshore Gas
5.Livestock

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Market Outlook

Mauritania is a lower-middle-income economy in West Africa with nominal GDP of $11.68B (2025) and real growth of 4.03% (2025). Key sectors include Iron Ore, Fisheries and Gold. Explore dated official statistics, trade flows and ATN business opportunities for Mauritania.

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