Military expenditure (current USD) in Mauritania
Mauritania: Military expenditure was 260.06 million current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
260.06 million current USD
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
123rd
of 168 countries
All-time high
277.16 million current USD
in 2023
All-time low
0 current USD
in 2004
Years of data
40
1985–2024
Military expenditure in Mauritania, 1985–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 260.06 million current USD for military expenditure in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and up 79.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Mauritania peaked at 277.16 million current USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 current USD, in 2004.
That places Mauritania 123rd out of 168 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 41.06 million current USD | — |
| 1986 | 42.46 million current USD | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 43.72 million current USD | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 42.98 million current USD | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 38.88 million current USD | -9.5% |
| 1990 | 40.18 million current USD | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 39.44 million current USD | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 39.38 million current USD | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 30.16 million current USD | -23.4% |
| 1994 | 29.49 million current USD | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 31.99 million current USD | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 37.89 million current USD | +18.4% |
| 1997 | 41.60 million current USD | +9.8% |
| 1998 | 25.61 million current USD | -38.4% |
| 1999 | 31.96 million current USD | +24.8% |
| 2000 | 37.88 million current USD | +18.5% |
| 2001 | 51.85 million current USD | +36.9% |
| 2002 | 36.28 million current USD | -30.0% |
| 2003 | 62.45 million current USD | +72.1% |
| 2004 | 0 current USD | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 66.66 million current USD | — |
| 2006 | 81.91 million current USD | +22.9% |
| 2007 | 0 current USD | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 123.32 million current USD | — |
| 2009 | 114.82 million current USD | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 0 current USD | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 current USD | — |
| 2012 | 142.30 million current USD | — |
| 2013 | 144.22 million current USD | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 144.84 million current USD | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 132.93 million current USD | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 136.06 million current USD | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 143.77 million current USD | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 159.01 million current USD | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 162.40 million current USD | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 198.53 million current USD | +22.2% |
| 2021 | 230.94 million current USD | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 225.35 million current USD | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 277.16 million current USD | +23.0% |
| 2024 | 260.06 million current USD | -6.2% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 260.06 million current USD is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 493.99 million current USD, 53% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 260.06 million current USD is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 293.92 million current USD, 88% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military expenditure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -100.0% | 62.45 million current USD | 0 current USD |
| 2007 | -100.0% | 81.91 million current USD | 0 current USD |
| 2010 | -100.0% | 114.82 million current USD | 0 current USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 41.82 million current USD | 38.88 million current USD | 43.72 million current USD | 5 |
| 1990s | 34.77 million current USD | 25.61 million current USD | 41.60 million current USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.52 million current USD | 0 current USD | 123.32 million current USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 116.55 million current USD | 0 current USD | 162.40 million current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 238.41 million current USD | 198.53 million current USD | 277.16 million current USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 120 Afghanistan 278.25 million current USD compare
- 121 Ghana 268.74 million current USD compare
- 122 Jamaica 262.51 million current USD compare
- 124 Tajikistan 246.39 million current USD compare
- 125 Trinidad and Tobago 234.54 million current USD compare
- 126 Bosnia and Herzegovina 215.97 million current USD compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Mauritania?
- Military expenditure in Mauritania was 260.06 million current USD in 2024, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 277.16 million current USD in 2023.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current USD in 2004.
- How does Mauritania rank for military expenditure?
- Mauritania ranks 123rd out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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