POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Mauritania
Mauritania: POL and other energy imports (current US$) was 585.27 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
585.27 million current US$
Change on year
up 40.7%
World rank
19th
of 50 countries
All-time high
663.18 million current US$
in 2008
All-time low
27.16 million current US$
in 1988
Years of data
28
1984–2011
POL and other energy imports in Mauritania, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 585.27 million current US$ for pol and other energy imports in 2011.
The figure is up 40.7% on the previous year and up 519.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Mauritania peaked at 663.18 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 27.16 million current US$, in 1988.
Mauritania ranks 19th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 43.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 43.66 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 28.88 million current US$ | -33.9% |
| 1987 | 34.89 million current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1988 | 27.16 million current US$ | -22.2% |
| 1989 | 37.20 million current US$ | +37.0% |
| 1990 | 45.80 million current US$ | +23.1% |
| 1991 | 39.27 million current US$ | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 35.73 million current US$ | -9.0% |
| 1993 | 37.08 million current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 35.90 million current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 50.76 million current US$ | +41.4% |
| 1996 | 43.30 million current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1997 | 68.50 million current US$ | +58.2% |
| 1998 | 49.50 million current US$ | -27.7% |
| 1999 | 61.00 million current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2000 | 99.41 million current US$ | +63.0% |
| 2001 | 94.54 million current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 107.60 million current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2003 | 124.56 million current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2004 | 122.22 million current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 114.77 million current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 290.67 million current US$ | +153.3% |
| 2007 | 493.15 million current US$ | +69.7% |
| 2008 | 663.18 million current US$ | +34.5% |
| 2009 | 282.63 million current US$ | -57.4% |
| 2010 | 416.01 million current US$ | +47.2% |
| 2011 | 585.27 million current US$ | +40.7% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 585.27 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 371.14 million current US$, 1.6× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 585.27 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 147.40 million current US$, 4.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 35.80 million current US$ | 27.16 million current US$ | 43.66 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 46.68 million current US$ | 35.73 million current US$ | 68.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 239.27 million current US$ | 94.54 million current US$ | 663.18 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 500.64 million current US$ | 416.01 million current US$ | 585.27 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 16 Mozambique 655.83 million current US$ compare
- 17 Burkina Faso 653.26 million current US$ compare
- 18 Congo 590.04 million current US$ compare
- 20 Senegal 491.12 million current US$ compare
- 21 Rwanda 358.46 million current US$ compare
- 22 Sierra Leone 275.76 million current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Mauritania?
- Pol and other energy imports in Mauritania was 585.27 million current 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 663.18 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.16 million current US$ in 1988.
- How does Mauritania rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Mauritania ranks 19th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 519.1%. 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 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports in current US dollars. Values are on cif (includes freight and insurance costs).