Share of World GDP: Mauritania

Analysis# Mauritania Share of World GDP Mauritania currently represents 0.02% of global GDP in 2026, holding a marginal but stable position in the world economy. The country peaked at 0.021% in 1990, declining 4.8% over the following three decades. Its lowest point came in 2001 at 0.016%, marking the nadir of a prolonged contraction period that reflected broader economic challenges across the Sahel region. Since the early 2000s, Mauritania's share has recovered modestly but remains stuck in a narrow range. Between 2017 and 2026, the metric fluctuated between 0.018% and 0.020%, suggesting a stabilization after decades of relative decline. Projections through 2030 indicate this plateau will likely persist, reflecting constrained growth relative to expanding global economies.