General government net debt in % of GDP

48.6 (%) in 2021

In 2021, general government net debt (% of GDP) for Mauritania was 48.6 %. Though Mauritania general government net debt (% of GDP) fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2002 - 2021 period ending at 48.6 % in 2021.

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Net debt is calculated as gross debt minus financial assets corresponding to debt instruments. These financial assets are: monetary gold and SDRs, currency and deposits, debt securities, loans, insurance, pension, and standardized guarantee schemes, and other accounts receivable.

Date Value Change, %
2021 48.6 -11.27%
2020 54.8 0.35%
2019 54.6 -1.78%
2018 55.6 3.60%
2017 53.7 -3.68%
2016 55.7 -3.01%
2015 57.5 22.19%
2014 47.0 21.54%
2013 38.7 2.06%
2012 37.9 0.71%
2011 37.6 -13.09%
2010 43.3