Military spending sipri in Mauritania
Mauritania: Military spending sipri was 314.82 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
314.82 million
Change on year
up 14.3%
World rank
119th
of 162 countries
All-time high
314.82 million
in 2025
All-time low
39.48 million
in 1994
Years of data
38
1985–2025
Military spending sipri in Mauritania, 1985–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending sipri in Mauritania is 314.82 million, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.3% on the previous year and up 111.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in Mauritania peaked at 314.82 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 39.48 million, in 1994.
Mauritania ranks 119th of 162 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.
Military spending sipri in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 64.38 million | — |
| 1986 | 59.80 million | -7.1% |
| 1987 | 56.55 million | -5.4% |
| 1988 | 55.90 million | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 49.41 million | -11.6% |
| 1990 | 46.49 million | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 43.92 million | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 42.28 million | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 41.09 million | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 39.48 million | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 42.21 million | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 50.50 million | +19.6% |
| 1997 | 58.64 million | +16.1% |
| 1998 | 41.48 million | -29.3% |
| 1999 | 55.29 million | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 72.37 million | +30.9% |
| 2001 | 101.22 million | +39.9% |
| 2002 | 72.47 million | -28.4% |
| 2003 | 114.82 million | +58.4% |
| 2004 | 118.11 million | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 99.98 million | -15.3% |
| 2006 | 116.97 million | +17.0% |
| 2008 | 135.66 million | +16.0% |
| 2009 | 136.10 million | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 161.82 million | +18.9% |
| 2013 | 159.65 million | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 155.93 million | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 148.64 million | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 164.19 million | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 171.37 million | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 183.01 million | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 185.99 million | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 229.64 million | +23.5% |
| 2021 | 245.52 million | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 225.81 million | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 260.07 million | +15.2% |
| 2024 | 275.40 million | +5.9% |
| 2025 | 314.82 million | +14.3% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 314.82 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 557.82 million, 56% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 314.82 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million, 93% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 57.21 million | 49.41 million | 64.38 million | 5 |
| 1990s | 46.14 million | 39.48 million | 58.64 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 107.52 million | 72.37 million | 136.10 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 166.33 million | 148.64 million | 185.99 million | 8 |
| 2020s | 258.54 million | 225.81 million | 314.82 million | 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 military spending sipri in Mauritania?
- Military spending sipri in Mauritania was 314.82 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 314.82 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.48 million in 1994.
- How does Mauritania rank for military spending sipri?
- Mauritania ranks 119th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending sipri rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending sipri. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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