Mauritania: Savings, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2024 is 34.43 percent, an increase from 32.06 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 22.62 percent, based on data from 146 countries. Historically, the average for Mauritania from 1975 to 2024 is 16.25 percent. The minimum value, -9.07 percent, was reached in 1982 while the maximum of 43.16 percent was recorded in 1994. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The savings in Mauritania and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.

Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.