What was Mauritania's Mineral rents (% of GDP) in 2021?

In 2021, Mauritania's Mineral rents (% of GDP) was 9.59, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Mauritania's Mineral rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?

Mauritania's Mineral rents (% of GDP) rose 1,474.7% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Mauritania rank globally on Mineral rents (% of GDP)?

In 2021, Mauritania ranked #12 out of 197 countries reporting Mineral rents (% of GDP).

How does Mauritania's Mineral rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?

The global average for Mineral rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 1.76, so Mauritania is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 46.

Mauritania: Mineral rents (% of GDP)

Name: Mauritania: Mineral rents (% of GDP)
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In 2021, Mauritania's Mineral rents (% of GDP) was 9.59.

That's up 1,474.7% from 2020, the highest value since 2013.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 1.76 . Mauritania ranks #12 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 46.

Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.MINR.RT.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

2008 · Global financial crisis
2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 24.83; 2008
Trough: 0.00; 2003
1-year change: +1,474.7%
5-year change: +122.8%; +17.4% / yr
10-year change: -55.7%; -7.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mineral rents (% of GDP)
2021	9.5850
2020	0.6087
2019	0.6048
2018	0.3752
2017	5.0994
2016	4.3014
2015	2.3011
2014	8.1724
2013	11.7555
2012	15.0678

About Mineral rents (% of GDP)

Mineral rents are the difference between the value of production for a stock of minerals at world prices and their total costs of production. Minerals included in the calculation are tin, gold, lead, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, silver, bauxite, and phosphate.

Indicator code: NY.GDP.MINR.RT.ZS • Category: Economy

Frequently asked questions

What was Mauritania's Mineral rents (% of GDP) in 2021?: In 2021, Mauritania's Mineral rents (% of GDP) was 9.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mauritania's Mineral rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?: Mauritania's Mineral rents (% of GDP) rose 1,474.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Mauritania rank globally on Mineral rents (% of GDP)?: In 2021, Mauritania ranked #12 out of 197 countries reporting Mineral rents (% of GDP).
How does Mauritania's Mineral rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?: The global average for Mineral rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 1.76, so Mauritania is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 46.
What is Mineral rents (% of GDP) and how is it measured?: Mineral rents are the difference between the value of production for a stock of minerals at world prices and their total costs of production. Minerals included in the calculation are tin, gold, lead, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, silver, bauxite, and phosphate.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.MINR.RT.ZS), CC BY 4.0.