Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Mauritania
Mauritania: Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) was 6.41 billion in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Mauritania, 2000–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2030, imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Mauritania stood at 6.41 billion. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 74.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Mauritania peaked at 6.41 billion in 2030 and was at its lowest, 586.55 million, in 2002.
That places Mauritania 31st out of 31 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 600.81 million | — |
| 2001 | 624.74 million | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 586.55 million | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 728.71 million | +24.2% |
| 2004 | 1.18 billion | +62.3% |
| 2005 | 1.81 billion | +52.8% |
| 2006 | 1.35 billion | -25.2% |
| 2007 | 2.07 billion | +53.0% |
| 2008 | 2.46 billion | +19.1% |
| 2009 | 2.07 billion | -15.9% |
| 2010 | 2.64 billion | +27.7% |
| 2011 | 3.24 billion | +22.5% |
| 2012 | 4.19 billion | +29.4% |
| 2013 | 4.04 billion | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 3.55 billion | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 2.59 billion | -27.0% |
| 2016 | 2.51 billion | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 2.85 billion | +13.7% |
| 2018 | 3.28 billion | +15.2% |
| 2019 | 3.68 billion | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 3.67 billion | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 4.34 billion | +18.0% |
| 2022 | 5.77 billion | +33.0% |
| 2023 | 5.27 billion | -8.6% |
| 2024 | 5.39 billion | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 5.15 billion | -4.4% |
| 2026 | 5.50 billion | +6.9% |
| 2027 | 5.81 billion | +5.7% |
| 2028 | 6.14 billion | +5.5% |
| 2029 | 6.34 billion | +3.3% |
| 2030 | 6.41 billion | +1.2% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 6.41 billion is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 24.23 billion, 26% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.35 billion | 586.55 million | 2.46 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.26 billion | 2.51 billion | 4.19 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.34 billion | 3.67 billion | 6.34 billion | 10 |
| 2030s | 6.41 billion | 6.41 billion | 6.41 billion | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 28 Djibouti 9.31 billion compare
- 29 Afghanistan 9.30 billion compare
- 30 West Bank and Gaza 8.26 billion compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Mauritania?
- Imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Mauritania was 6.41 billion in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 6.41 billion in 2030.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 586.55 million in 2002.
- How does Mauritania rank for imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and)?
- Mauritania ranks 31st out of 31 countries with data for 2030.
- Is imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Middle East and Central Asia Department Regional Economic Outlook (MCDREO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for 32 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. These countries and territories are divided into two main nonoverlapping groups, based on export earnings, namely (1) oil exporters; and (2) oil importers. The oil importers group comprises (1) emerging market and middle-income countries (EM&MI) and (2) low-income countries (LICs) based on the income level. Additional analytical and regional groups might be used to provide a more granular breakdown for analysis and continuity.