Mauritania GDP Per Capita (2026)
Mauritania has a developing West African economy supported by mining, fisheries, livestock, agriculture, trade, construction, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with the size of the population and helps place the country’s resource-based output into a per-person context. Explore Mauritania’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$3,033
Est. in USD
World Rank
#146
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+14.2%
+$378
Africa Rank
#21
Out of 54 countries
1. Mauritania GDP Per Capita in 2026
Mauritania’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across mining, fisheries, agriculture, livestock, services, and trade. Iron ore, gold, and other natural resources contribute significantly to national output. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a clearer basis for comparing Mauritania with economies of different sizes and resource structures.
2. Mauritania GDP Per Capita Growth (1990–2026)
3. Mauritania GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,033 | +14.2% |
| 2025 | $2,655 | +9.3% |
| 2024 | $2,430 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | $2,421 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | $2,207 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $2,152 | +5.4% |
| 2020 | $2,041 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | $1,945 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | $1,882 | +7.0% |
| 2017 | $1,759 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | $1,691 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | $1,668 | -8.7% |
| 2014 | $1,827 | -11.8% |
| 2013 | $2,072 | +6.5% |
| 2012 | $1,946 | -3.3% |
| 2011 | $2,013 | +17.3% |
| 2010 | $1,716 | +16.3% |
| 2009 | $1,476 | -10.4% |
| 2008 | $1,647 | +15.6% |
| 2007 | $1,425 | +5.0% |
| 2006 | $1,357 | +40.9% |
| 2005 | $963 | +20.8% |
| 2004 | $797 | +11.9% |
| 2003 | $712 | +12.1% |
| 2002 | $635 | -1.1% |
| 2001 | $642 | -4.6% |
| 2000 | $673 | -12.9% |
| 1999 | $773 | -4.8% |
| 1998 | $812 | -4.9% |
| 1997 | $854 | -5.5% |
| 1996 | $904 | -1.0% |
| 1995 | $913 | +4.6% |
| 1994 | $873 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | $853 | -16.9% |
| 1992 | $1,027 | +2.5% |
| 1991 | $1,002 | +11.5% |
| 1990 | $899 | — |
4. Mauritania GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+14.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+40.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+79.4%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+123.5%
(2006 to 2026)
Mauritania’s GDP per capita can be influenced by mineral prices, fisheries, investment, inflation, population growth, exchange conditions, and infrastructure development. Commodity cycles can have a noticeable effect on national output. Historical data helps show how resource development and broader economic expansion have translated into changes in production per resident over time.
5. Mauritania GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Mauritania
$3,033
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Mauritania’s GDP per capita is approximately
8.1%
below the
Africa average
and
88.0%
below the world average.
6. Mauritania GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Ghana | $3,314 |
| #19 | Ivory Coast | $3,313 |
| #20 | Zimbabwe | $3,199 |
| #21 | Mauritania | $3,033 |
| #22 | Kenya | $2,714 |
| #23 | Congo | $2,554 |
| #24 | Cameroon | $2,125 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Mauritania
Mauritania GDP (Nominal)
$14.4 Billion
(2026)
Mauritania GDP Per Capita
$3,033
(2026)
Mauritania’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the role of mining and natural resources in the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of economic performance.
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8. Mauritania GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,121 | +2.9% |
| 2028 | $3,229 | +3.5% |
| 2029 | $3,340 | +3.4% |
| 2030 | $3,364 | +0.7% |
Mauritania GDP per capita is projected to reach $3,364 by 2030, representing a 10.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Mauritania GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Mauritania GDP per capita is estimated at $3,033 in 2026.
It ranks #146 globally and #21 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 14.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 40.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 79.4%.
It is approximately 8.1% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 88.0% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $3,364 by 2030, 10.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Mauritania GDP Per Capita FAQs
Mauritania GDP per capita is estimated at $3,033 in 2026.
Mauritania ranks #146 globally and #21 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 14.2% compared with 2025.
Mauritania GDP per capita was approximately $1,668 in 2015.
Mauritania GDP per capita is approximately 8.1% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.