Gold reserves at market value in Mauritania

Mauritania: Gold reserves at market value was 10.60 million SDR in 2018. β—† Volatile

Latest (2018)
10.60 million SDR
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
118th
of 173 countries
All-time high
12.45 million SDR
in 2012
All-time low
0 SDR
in 1974
Years of data
45
1974–2018

Gold reserves at market value in Mauritania, 1974–2018

02.5M5.0M7.5M10.0M12.5M1974199620181974: 0 SDR1975: 0 SDR1976: 0 SDR1977: 760.4k SDR1978: 1.5M SDR1979: 3.3M SDR1980: 5.1M SDR1981: 3.8M SDR1982: 4.6M SDR1983: 4.0M SDR1984: 3.6M SDR1985: 3.3M SDR1986: 3.7M SDR1987: 3.9M SDR1988: 3.5M SDR1989: 3.5M SDR1990: 3.1M SDR1991: 2.8M SDR1992: 2.8M SDR1993: 3.3M SDR1994: 3.0M SDR1995: 3.0M SDR1996: 3.0M SDR1997: 2.5M SDR1998: 2.4M SDR1999: 2.4M SDR2000: 2.4M SDR2001: 2.5M SDR2002: 2.9M SDR2003: 3.2M SDR2004: 3.2M SDR2005: 4.1M SDR2006: 4.9M SDR2007: 6.1M SDR2008: 6.5M SDR2009: 8.0M SDR2010: 10.5M SDR2011: 11.5M SDR2012: 12.5M SDR2013: 9.0M SDR2014: 9.6M SDR2015: 8.8M SDR2016: 9.8M SDR2017: 10.5M SDR2018: 10.6M SDR

Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.

Analysis

Mauritania recorded 10.60 million SDR for gold reserves at market value in 2018.

The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 63.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value in Mauritania peaked at 12.45 million SDR in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 SDR, in 1974.

That places Mauritania 118th out of 173 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 913,732 SDR 0 SDR 3.26 million SDR 6
1980s 3.91 million SDR 3.30 million SDR 5.13 million SDR 10
1990s 2.82 million SDR 2.35 million SDR 3.27 million SDR 10
2000s 4.39 million SDR 2.42 million SDR 7.98 million SDR 10
2010s 10.29 million SDR 8.80 million SDR 12.45 million SDR 9

Countries ranked near Mauritania

  1. 115 Chile 25.20 million SDR compare
  2. 116 Bhutan 23.97 million SDR
  3. 117 Malawi 10.69 million SDR compare
  4. 119 Uruguay 10.22 million SDR compare
  5. 120 Republic of Moldova 7.60 million SDR compare
  6. 121 Somalia 5.87 million SDR compare

See the full ranking of 185 places β†’

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All data for Mauritania β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is gold reserves at market value in Mauritania?
Gold reserves at market value in Mauritania was 10.60 million SDR in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gold reserves at market value recorded in Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 12.45 million SDR in 2012.
What is the lowest gold reserves at market value recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was 0 SDR in 1974.
How does Mauritania rank for gold reserves at market value?
Mauritania ranks 118th out of 173 countries with data for 2018.
Is gold reserves at market value rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is up 63.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritania data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gold reserves at market value (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gold reserves at market value (SDR)
Unit
SDR
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
185 places, 9,630 data points, 1950–2025
Last refreshed

International Liquidity (IL) 2026 April