Mauritania

Continent

Africa

Capital

Nouakchott

Population

4,328,040

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Mauritania

Population:: 4,328,040
Area:: 1,030,700 sq km
Currency:: ouguiyas
Languages:: Arabic, Pular, Soninke, Wolof, French

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Mauritania

GDP:: $31.434 billion
GDP per Capita:: $6,300
GDP Growth:: 6.51%
Inflation:: 4.95%
Unemployment:: 10.51%
Public Debt:: 96.6% of GDP

Political System

Governance structure of Mauritania

Government Type:: presidential republic
Head of State:: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh el GHAZOUANI (since 1 August 2019)
Head of Government:: Prime Minister Moctar Ould DIAY (since 2 August 2024)
Judiciary:: Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (subdivided into 7 chambers: 2 civil, 2 labor, 1 commercial, 1 administrative, and 1 criminal, each with a chamber president and 2 councilors); Constitutional Council (consists of 9 members); High Court of Justice (consists of 9 members)
Administrative Divisions:: 15 regions (wilayas, singular - wilaya); Adrar, Assaba, Brakna, Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Gorgol, Guidimaka, Hodh ech Chargui, Hodh El Gharbi, Inchiri, Nouakchott Nord, Nouakchott Ouest, Nouakchott Sud, Tagant, Tiris Zemmour, Trarza

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: Yes
Diplomatic Presence:: 2129 Leroy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

18.7% (2023 est.)

Industry

30.6% (2023 est.)

Services

43.8% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $3.955 billion
Imports:: $5.271 billion

Major Trading Partners

China 25

Switzerland 14

Canada 12

UAE 9

Spain 7

Economic Outlook

Mauritania has a 6.51% GDP growth rate with 4.95% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.