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Mauritania

Sub-Saharan Africa

32

Score

CautionNR

Caution Investment Destination

Significant risks present - experienced investors with hedging strategies

Score Breakdown
Economic Health (30%)35
Political Safety (25%)25
Business Climate (20%)32
Financial Strength (15%)30
Growth Potential (10%)40
Investment Profile
Score History

How Mauritania's investment score has evolved over time

2021: 30/100+2 pts since 20212025: 32/100
Economic
GDP$10B
GDP Growth4.5%
GDP per Capita$2,100
Inflation5.0%
Current Account-12.0% GDP
Financial & Fiscal
Government Debt50% GDP
FDI Inflows8.0% GDP
Trade Openness95%
Credit RatingNR
Governance (WGI)
Political Stability-0.5
Rule of Law-0.8
Corruption Control-0.7
Regulatory Quality-0.5
Population4.9M
Pop. Growth2.7%
Sector Investment Analysis

Mining (Iron Ore, Gold)

18% of GDP

growing60

Energy (Gas)

5% of GDP

growing55

Fisheries

6% of GDP

stable52
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