Overview
Mauritania, located at the crossroads of North and West Africa, is a vast country with a territory of over 1 million square kilometers and a population of 4.6 million. Its youthful demographic—an average age of just 22—represents both a dynamic labor force and a growing consumer market. The country maintains low inflation (1.9% as of April 2025) and a diversified economic structure, offering varied entry points for investors across sectors.
Key Economic Indicators
GDP (2023)
10.45 billion USD
GDP growth
+3.4%
GDP per capita
2,150 USD
GDP structure
Primary Sector Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing: 22%Secondary Sector Industry, Mining, Construction: 33%Tertiary Sector Services: 45%
Inflation rate
1.9% (April 2025)
FDI (2023)
Inflows873 million USD Stock6.7 billion USDGrowth Services: 38,5%
Mauritania’s Strategic Trade Profile
Mauritania’s strategic geographic position between the Maghreb, West Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean offers privileged access to both regional and international markets. The country is a member of major trade agreements and blocs such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), ECOWAS, Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), Everything But Arms (EBA), and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), granting preferential access to African, European, and American markets.
Trade Statistics (2023)
Exports: 133.9 billion ouguiyas
Gold
39.4%
Iron ore
38.3%
Fisheries products
16.95%
Imports: 157.4 billion ouguiyas
Petroleum products
24.2%
Food
24%