GDP (Gross Domestic Product): Mauritania

Analysis# Mauritania GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Mauritania's GDP reached 12.854 USD billion in 2026, matching its all-time peak and representing a dramatic 616.9% increase since 1990. The nation's economy has expanded substantially from its 2001 low of 1.746 USD billion, reflecting decades of growth despite regional challenges. This upward trajectory underscores Mauritania's economic development over the past three and a half decades. The period from 2017 onward reveals accelerating momentum, with GDP climbing steadily from 6.826 USD billion to the current peak. Annual growth has remained consistent, averaging roughly 0.7–0.9 USD billion annually since 2017. Mauritania's economy shows no signs of contraction, with projections beyond 2026 suggesting continued expansion driven by resource extraction and gradual diversification initiatives.