Capital flows not elsewhere included in Mauritania
Mauritania: Capital flows not elsewhere included was -53.87 million BoP, current US$ in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2005)
-53.87 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 596.4%
World rank
27th
of 46 countries
All-time high
111.26 million BoP, current US$
in 1975
All-time low
-466.86 million BoP, current US$
in 1973
Years of data
36
1970–2005
Capital flows not elsewhere included in Mauritania, 1970–2005
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2005, capital flows not elsewhere included in Mauritania stood at -53.87 million BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of down 596.4% on the previous year and up 76.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital flows not elsewhere included in Mauritania peaked at 111.26 million BoP, current US$ in 1975 and was at its lowest, -466.86 million BoP, current US$, in 1973.
That places Mauritania 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital flows not elsewhere included in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 18.80 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 6.50 million BoP, current US$ | -65.4% |
| 1972 | 12.40 million BoP, current US$ | +90.8% |
| 1973 | -466.86 million BoP, current US$ | -3865.0% |
| 1974 | -213.75 million BoP, current US$ | -54.2% |
| 1975 | 111.26 million BoP, current US$ | -152.1% |
| 1976 | -70.63 million BoP, current US$ | -163.5% |
| 1977 | -53.87 million BoP, current US$ | -23.7% |
| 1978 | -17.62 million BoP, current US$ | -67.3% |
| 1979 | 25,570 BoP, current US$ | -100.1% |
| 1980 | 19,120 BoP, current US$ | -25.2% |
| 1981 | -13,700 BoP, current US$ | -171.7% |
| 1982 | -3,430 BoP, current US$ | -75.0% |
| 1983 | 3,090 BoP, current US$ | -190.1% |
| 1984 | 9,254 BoP, current US$ | +199.5% |
| 1985 | -45.88 million BoP, current US$ | -495901.8% |
| 1986 | -36.77 million BoP, current US$ | -19.8% |
| 1987 | -51.43 million BoP, current US$ | +39.9% |
| 1988 | -35.27 million BoP, current US$ | -31.4% |
| 1989 | -26.05 million BoP, current US$ | -26.2% |
| 1990 | -16.84 million BoP, current US$ | -35.3% |
| 1991 | -23.19 million BoP, current US$ | +37.7% |
| 1992 | -109.49 million BoP, current US$ | +372.1% |
| 1993 | -129.31 million BoP, current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1994 | -114.51 million BoP, current US$ | -11.4% |
| 1995 | -224.84 million BoP, current US$ | +96.3% |
| 1996 | -175.19 million BoP, current US$ | -22.1% |
| 1997 | -97.20 million BoP, current US$ | -44.5% |
| 1998 | -168.49 million BoP, current US$ | +73.3% |
| 1999 | -62.46 million BoP, current US$ | -62.9% |
| 2000 | -344.14 million BoP, current US$ | +451.0% |
| 2001 | 61.40 million BoP, current US$ | -117.8% |
| 2002 | -155.91 million BoP, current US$ | -353.9% |
| 2003 | 48.03 million BoP, current US$ | -130.8% |
| 2004 | 10.85 million BoP, current US$ | -77.4% |
| 2005 | -53.87 million BoP, current US$ | -596.4% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's -53.87 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -80,000 BoP, current US$, 673.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's -53.87 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -500,000 BoP, current US$, 107.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital flows not elsewhere included in Mauritania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | -495901.8% | 9,254 BoP, current US$ | -45.88 million BoP, current US$ |
| 1973 | -3865.0% | 12.40 million BoP, current US$ | -466.86 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -67.37 million BoP, current US$ | -466.86 million BoP, current US$ | 111.26 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | -19.54 million BoP, current US$ | -51.43 million BoP, current US$ | 19,120 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -112.15 million BoP, current US$ | -224.84 million BoP, current US$ | -16.84 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -72.27 million BoP, current US$ | -344.14 million BoP, current US$ | 61.40 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 24 Sao Tome and Principe -23.01 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 25 Seychelles -30.09 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 26 Djibouti -38.00 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 28 Central African Republic -66.09 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 29 Madagascar -68.60 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 30 Sierra Leone -100.24 million BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital flows not elsewhere included in Mauritania?
- Capital flows not elsewhere included in Mauritania was -53.87 million BoP, current US$ in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital flows not elsewhere included recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 111.26 million BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- What is the lowest capital flows not elsewhere included recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was -466.86 million BoP, current US$ in 1973.
- How does Mauritania rank for capital flows not elsewhere included?
- Mauritania ranks 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2005.
- Is capital flows not elsewhere included rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Capital flows not elsewhere included (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This item comprises capital transactions not included elsewhere. Data are in current U.S. dollars.