Foreign aid received in Mauritania
Mauritania: Foreign aid received was 380.77 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
380.77 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 11.8%
World rank
76th
of 178 countries
All-time high
831.54 million constant 2024 US$
in 1976
All-time low
393,389 constant 2024 US$
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received in Mauritania, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received in Mauritania is 380.77 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.8% on the previous year and up 40.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Mauritania peaked at 831.54 million constant 2024 US$ in 1976 and was at its lowest, 393,389 constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
Mauritania ranks 76th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 393,389 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 11.64 million constant 2024 US$ | +2858.0% |
| 1962 | 24.66 million constant 2024 US$ | +112.0% |
| 1963 | 17.86 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.6% |
| 1964 | 102.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +476.4% |
| 1965 | 76.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -25.3% |
| 1966 | 171.19 million constant 2024 US$ | +122.5% |
| 1967 | 98.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -42.4% |
| 1968 | 174.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +77.2% |
| 1969 | 88.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -49.4% |
| 1970 | 55.37 million constant 2024 US$ | -37.3% |
| 1971 | 98.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +78.4% |
| 1972 | 81.44 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.6% |
| 1973 | 161.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +98.6% |
| 1974 | 467.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +189.2% |
| 1975 | 350.44 million constant 2024 US$ | -25.1% |
| 1976 | 831.54 million constant 2024 US$ | +137.3% |
| 1977 | 659.40 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.7% |
| 1978 | 783.58 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.8% |
| 1979 | 497.75 million constant 2024 US$ | -36.5% |
| 1980 | 455.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.4% |
| 1981 | 607.17 million constant 2024 US$ | +33.2% |
| 1982 | 517.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.7% |
| 1983 | 502.80 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 500.23 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 593.87 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.7% |
| 1986 | 525.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.6% |
| 1987 | 382.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.2% |
| 1988 | 341.58 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.6% |
| 1989 | 482.20 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.2% |
| 1990 | 390.68 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.0% |
| 1991 | 342.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.4% |
| 1992 | 294.09 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.1% |
| 1993 | 478.86 million constant 2024 US$ | +62.8% |
| 1994 | 373.24 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.1% |
| 1995 | 274.84 million constant 2024 US$ | -26.4% |
| 1996 | 361.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +31.7% |
| 1997 | 342.42 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 242.16 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.3% |
| 1999 | 328.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +35.6% |
| 2000 | 356.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 478.45 million constant 2024 US$ | +34.1% |
| 2002 | 607.77 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.0% |
| 2003 | 358.64 million constant 2024 US$ | -41.0% |
| 2004 | 246.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -31.2% |
| 2005 | 234.33 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 260.54 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 381.10 million constant 2024 US$ | +46.3% |
| 2008 | 484.48 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.1% |
| 2009 | 407.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.0% |
| 2010 | 339.42 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.6% |
| 2011 | 390.43 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.0% |
| 2012 | 438.02 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.2% |
| 2013 | 306.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -30.0% |
| 2014 | 270.48 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.8% |
| 2015 | 387.67 million constant 2024 US$ | +43.3% |
| 2016 | 363.44 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 338.87 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 499.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +47.5% |
| 2019 | 453.59 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.3% |
| 2020 | 714.73 million constant 2024 US$ | +57.6% |
| 2021 | 474.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -33.7% |
| 2022 | 355.65 million constant 2024 US$ | -25.0% |
| 2023 | 431.61 million constant 2024 US$ | +21.4% |
| 2024 | 380.77 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.8% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 380.77 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 807.30 million constant 2024 US$, 47% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 380.77 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 933.00 million constant 2024 US$, 41% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received in Mauritania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +2858.0% | 393,389 constant 2024 US$ | 11.64 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1964 | +476.4% | 17.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 102.97 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 76.73 million constant 2024 US$ | 393,389 constant 2024 US$ | 174.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 398.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 55.37 million constant 2024 US$ | 831.54 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 490.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 341.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 607.17 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 342.88 million constant 2024 US$ | 242.16 million constant 2024 US$ | 478.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 381.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 234.33 million constant 2024 US$ | 607.77 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 378.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 270.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 499.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 471.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 355.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 714.73 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 73 Serbia 426.92 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 74 Panama 399.72 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 75 Kyrgyzstan 387.23 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 77 Fiji 377.11 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 78 El Salvador 369.48 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 79 Nicaragua 367.08 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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 foreign aid received in Mauritania?
- Foreign aid received in Mauritania was 380.77 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 831.54 million constant 2024 US$ in 1976.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 393,389 constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Mauritania rank for foreign aid received?
- Mauritania ranks 76th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.