Consumer price index in Mauritania
Mauritania: Consumer price index was 171.28 2010 = 100 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Consumer price index in Mauritania, 1985–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumer price index in Mauritania is 171.28 2010 = 100, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in Mauritania peaked at 171.28 2010 = 100 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 20.9 2010 = 100, in 1985.
Mauritania ranks 79th of 189 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.
Consumer price index in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | 2010 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 20.9 2010 = 100 | — |
| 1986 | 22.45 2010 = 100 | +7.4% |
| 1987 | 24.28 2010 = 100 | +8.2% |
| 1988 | 24.6 2010 = 100 | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 27.78 2010 = 100 | +12.9% |
| 1990 | 29.61 2010 = 100 | +6.6% |
| 1991 | 31.28 2010 = 100 | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 34.45 2010 = 100 | +10.1% |
| 1993 | 37.68 2010 = 100 | +9.4% |
| 1994 | 39.24 2010 = 100 | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 41.8 2010 = 100 | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 43.76 2010 = 100 | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 45.79 2010 = 100 | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 49.46 2010 = 100 | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 51.48 2010 = 100 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 53.15 2010 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 55.66 2010 = 100 | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 57.83 2010 = 100 | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 60.81 2010 = 100 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 67.11 2010 = 100 | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 75.25 2010 = 100 | +12.1% |
| 2006 | 79.95 2010 = 100 | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 85.74 2010 = 100 | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 92.04 2010 = 100 | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 94.09 2010 = 100 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 100 2010 = 100 | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 105.69 2010 = 100 | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 110.87 2010 = 100 | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 115.44 2010 = 100 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 119.53 2010 = 100 | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 123.42 2010 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 125.23 2010 = 100 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 128.06 2010 = 100 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 131.98 2010 = 100 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 135.02 2010 = 100 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 138.24 2010 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 143.17 2010 = 100 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 156.81 2010 = 100 | +9.5% |
| 2023 | 164.57 2010 = 100 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 168.67 2010 = 100 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | 171.28 2010 = 100 | +1.5% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 171.28 2010 = 100 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 221.03 2010 = 100, 77% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 171.28 2010 = 100 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 206.33 2010 = 100, 83% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 24 2010 = 100 | 20.9 2010 = 100 | 27.78 2010 = 100 | 5 |
| 1990s | 40.46 2010 = 100 | 29.61 2010 = 100 | 51.48 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 72.16 2010 = 100 | 53.15 2010 = 100 | 94.09 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 119.52 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 135.02 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 157.12 2010 = 100 | 138.24 2010 = 100 | 171.28 2010 = 100 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More reference data data for Mauritania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0975 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0216 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.327 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1337 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1178 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in Mauritania?
- Consumer price index in Mauritania was 171.28 2010 = 100 in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumer price index recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 171.28 2010 = 100 in 2025.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.9 2010 = 100 in 1985.
- How does Mauritania rank for consumer price index?
- Mauritania ranks 79th out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumer price index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The CPI shows the average price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. This is expressed relative to a base year – in this case 2010. For example, a CPI of 120 means that prices were 20% higher than in 2010.