Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price (current) in Mauritania
Mauritania: Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price (current) was 70.20 million current US$ in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2005)
70.20 million current US$
Change on year
up 80.7%
World rank
35th
of 38 countries
All-time high
166.22 million current US$
in 1981
All-time low
3.20 million current US$
in 1970
Years of data
37
1965–2005
Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price in Mauritania, 1965–2005
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2005, total reserves including gold valued at london gold price in Mauritania stood at 70.20 million current US$.
That represents a change of up 80.7% on the previous year and up 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves including gold valued at london gold price in Mauritania peaked at 166.22 million current US$ in 1981 and was at its lowest, 3.20 million current US$, in 1970.
Mauritania ranks 35th of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price (current) in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 9.85 million current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 7.77 million current US$ | -21.1% |
| 1967 | 8.80 million current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1968 | 7.42 million current US$ | -15.7% |
| 1969 | 3.57 million current US$ | -51.9% |
| 1970 | 3.20 million current US$ | -10.4% |
| 1971 | 7.50 million current US$ | +134.5% |
| 1972 | 13.46 million current US$ | +79.3% |
| 1973 | 42.24 million current US$ | +213.9% |
| 1974 | 103.81 million current US$ | +145.7% |
| 1975 | 47.73 million current US$ | -54.0% |
| 1976 | 81.98 million current US$ | +71.8% |
| 1977 | 50.94 million current US$ | -37.9% |
| 1978 | 81.40 million current US$ | +59.8% |
| 1979 | 117.97 million current US$ | +44.9% |
| 1980 | 146.44 million current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1981 | 166.22 million current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1982 | 144.18 million current US$ | -13.3% |
| 1983 | 110.17 million current US$ | -23.6% |
| 1984 | 81.04 million current US$ | -26.4% |
| 1989 | 86.52 million current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 51.17 million current US$ | -40.9% |
| 1991 | 66.87 million current US$ | +30.7% |
| 1992 | 65.02 million current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 45.64 million current US$ | -29.8% |
| 1994 | 30.72 million current US$ | -32.7% |
| 1995 | 52.86 million current US$ | +72.1% |
| 1996 | 58.67 million current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 52.12 million current US$ | -11.2% |
| 1998 | 52.00 million current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 38.58 million current US$ | -25.8% |
| 2000 | 48.97 million current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2001 | 39.63 million current US$ | -19.1% |
| 2002 | 73.90 million current US$ | +86.5% |
| 2003 | 31.65 million current US$ | -57.2% |
| 2004 | 38.84 million current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2005 | 70.20 million current US$ | +80.7% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 70.20 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 921.29 million current US$, 8% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 70.20 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.13 billion current US$, 3% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.48 million current US$ | 3.57 million current US$ | 9.85 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 55.02 million current US$ | 3.20 million current US$ | 117.97 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 122.43 million current US$ | 81.04 million current US$ | 166.22 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 51.37 million current US$ | 30.72 million current US$ | 66.87 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 50.53 million current US$ | 31.65 million current US$ | 73.90 million current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More financial sector data for Mauritania
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 4.19 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 3.06 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 4.19 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves including gold valued at london gold price in Mauritania?
- Total reserves including gold valued at london gold price in Mauritania was 70.20 million current US$ in 2005, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves including gold valued at london gold price recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 166.22 million current US$ in 1981.
- What is the lowest total reserves including gold valued at london gold price recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.20 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does Mauritania rank for total reserves including gold valued at london gold price?
- Mauritania ranks 35th out of 38 countries with data for 2005.
- Is total reserves including gold valued at london gold price rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.8%. 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 Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross international reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, the reserve position of members in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities. The gold component is valued at end-of-year London prices.