Terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania
Mauritania: Terms of trade adjustment was 50.28 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania, 1961–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania is 50.28 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.7% on the previous year and up 513.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania peaked at 63.94 billion constant LCU in 2020 and was at its lowest, -28.18 billion constant LCU, in 1983.
That places Mauritania 46th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -4.98 billion constant LCU | -8.97 billion constant LCU | -892.24 million constant LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | -13.11 billion constant LCU | -20.08 billion constant LCU | -7.72 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -23.39 billion constant LCU | -28.18 billion constant LCU | -20.03 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -17.55 billion constant LCU | -21.62 billion constant LCU | -13.72 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -7.18 billion constant LCU | -15.73 billion constant LCU | -603.87 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.36 billion constant LCU | -12.15 billion constant LCU | 41.10 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.81 billion constant LCU | 29.24 billion constant LCU | 63.94 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Mauritania
- DEC alternative conversion factor 39.79 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 11.18 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 280.89 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 36.88 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 926.78 million current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -2.33 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -58.59 million current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 86,998 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 2,210 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 462.40 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Mauritania was 50.28 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 63.94 billion constant LCU in 2020.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was -28.18 billion constant LCU in 1983.
- How does Mauritania rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Mauritania ranks 46th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 513.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.