Exports of commodity 3 (current US$) in Mauritania
Mauritania: Exports of commodity 3 (current US$) was 239.33 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Exports of commodity 3 in Mauritania, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of commodity 3 in Mauritania is 239.33 million current US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 19.5% on the previous year and up 833.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 3 in Mauritania peaked at 634.79 million current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1984.
That places Mauritania 14th out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 3 (current US$) in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 2.15 million current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1988 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1989 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1990 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 558,776 current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 1.90 million current US$ | +239.9% |
| 1996 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1998 | 2.26 million current US$ | — |
| 1999 | 468,000 current US$ | -79.3% |
| 2000 | 8.57 million current US$ | +1731.4% |
| 2001 | 25.63 million current US$ | +199.1% |
| 2002 | 42.34 million current US$ | +65.2% |
| 2003 | 70.49 million current US$ | +66.5% |
| 2004 | 68.00 million current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 54.89 million current US$ | -19.3% |
| 2006 | 634.79 million current US$ | +1056.5% |
| 2007 | 338.74 million current US$ | -46.6% |
| 2008 | 325.81 million current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 217.98 million current US$ | -33.1% |
| 2010 | 297.28 million current US$ | +36.4% |
| 2011 | 239.33 million current US$ | -19.5% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 239.33 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.10 million current US$, 4.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 239.33 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 130.29 million current US$, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 3 (current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +1731.4% | 468,000 current US$ | 8.57 million current US$ |
| 2006 | +1056.5% | 54.89 million current US$ | 634.79 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 358,287 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 2.15 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 518,588 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 2.26 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 178.72 million current US$ | 8.57 million current US$ | 634.79 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 268.30 million current US$ | 239.33 million current US$ | 297.28 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 3 in Mauritania?
- Exports of commodity 3 in Mauritania was 239.33 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 634.79 million current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1984.
- How does Mauritania rank for exports of commodity 3?
- Mauritania ranks 14th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of commodity 3 rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 833.7%. 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 Exports of commodity 3 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 3 in current US dollars and fob basis.