External borrowing, net in Mauritania
Mauritania: External borrowing, net was 32.60 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
External borrowing, net in Mauritania, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for external borrowing, net in Mauritania is 32.60 billion current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 287.8% on the previous year and up 241.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external borrowing, net in Mauritania peaked at 32.60 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, -223.11 billion current LCU, in 2006.
Mauritania ranks 17th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.50 billion current LCU | 0 current LCU | 9.95 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 1990s | 5.40 billion current LCU | -1.51 billion current LCU | 26.78 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -10.48 billion current LCU | -223.11 billion current LCU | 17.52 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.50 billion current LCU | 8.41 billion current LCU | 32.60 billion current LCU | 2 |
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More science & technology data for Mauritania
- Scientific and technical journal articles 46.84 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 4.76 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 92.07 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 92.07 per 100 people (2024)
- Share of the population using the Internet 45.8% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 1.69 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.9465 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 48,929 (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people, by download speed 0.59 per 100 population (2023)
- Net official development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors 24.06 million millions of constant united states dollars (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external borrowing, net in Mauritania?
- External borrowing, net in Mauritania was 32.60 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest external borrowing, net recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 32.60 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest external borrowing, net recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was -223.11 billion current LCU in 2006.
- How does Mauritania rank for external borrowing, net?
- Mauritania ranks 17th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is external borrowing, net rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 241.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of External borrowing, net (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Financing from abroad (obtained from nonresidents) refer to the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. It includes all government liabilities--other. Data are in current local currency.