POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Mauritania
Mauritania: POL and other energy imports (constant US$) was 645.82 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
POL and other energy imports in Mauritania, 1985–2011
Source: "World Bank country economists. ". Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pol and other energy imports in Mauritania is 645.82 million constant US$, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 31.3% on the previous year and up 297.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Mauritania peaked at 888.34 million constant US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 34.89 million constant US$, in 1987.
That places Mauritania 8th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 43.66 million constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 56.70 million constant US$ | +29.9% |
| 1987 | 34.89 million constant US$ | -38.5% |
| 1988 | 53.32 million constant US$ | +52.8% |
| 1989 | 60.94 million constant US$ | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 53.44 million constant US$ | -12.3% |
| 1991 | 54.13 million constant US$ | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 50.16 million constant US$ | -7.3% |
| 1993 | 58.78 million constant US$ | +17.2% |
| 1994 | 57.23 million constant US$ | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 148.10 million constant US$ | +158.8% |
| 1996 | 153.05 million constant US$ | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 143.77 million constant US$ | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 165.28 million constant US$ | +15.0% |
| 1999 | 193.49 million constant US$ | +17.1% |
| 2000 | 147.33 million constant US$ | -23.9% |
| 2001 | 162.54 million constant US$ | +10.3% |
| 2002 | 228.33 million constant US$ | +40.5% |
| 2003 | 246.57 million constant US$ | +8.0% |
| 2004 | 225.68 million constant US$ | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 211.93 million constant US$ | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 201.33 million constant US$ | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 703.85 million constant US$ | +249.6% |
| 2008 | 888.34 million constant US$ | +26.2% |
| 2009 | 355.60 million constant US$ | -60.0% |
| 2010 | 492.05 million constant US$ | +38.4% |
| 2011 | 645.82 million constant US$ | +31.3% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 645.82 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 135.75 million constant US$, 4.8× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 645.82 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 104.35 million constant US$, 6.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where POL and other energy imports (constant US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +249.6% | 201.33 million constant US$ | 703.85 million constant US$ |
| 1995 | +158.8% | 57.23 million constant US$ | 148.10 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 49.90 million constant US$ | 34.89 million constant US$ | 60.94 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 107.74 million constant US$ | 50.16 million constant US$ | 193.49 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 337.15 million constant US$ | 147.33 million constant US$ | 888.34 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 568.94 million constant US$ | 492.05 million constant US$ | 645.82 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Mauritania?
- Pol and other energy imports in Mauritania was 645.82 million constant US$ in 2011, according to "World Bank country economists. ".
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 888.34 million constant US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.89 million constant US$ in 1987.
- How does Mauritania rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Mauritania ranks 8th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 297.3%. 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 POL and other energy imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.