Bank Deposits Statistics in Mauritania (2026)
As of 2024, outstanding bank deposits in Mauritania was 319.5% of GDP, per IMF Financial Access Survey data. Up from 284.9% of GDP in 2023 to 319.5% of GDP in 2024 (+34.6 percentage points). Mauritania ranks #1 of 40 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #2 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 319.5% of GDP (2024)
- Bank Deposits in Mauritania as of 2024, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2023
- +34.6 pp (2024)
- Up from 284.9% of GDP in 2023 to 319.5% of GDP in 2024 (+34.6 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 153.4% of GDP (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 153.4% of GDP in 2004 to 319.5% of GDP in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 319.5% of GDP (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available IMF Financial Access Survey series for Mauritania.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #1 of 40 (2024)
- Mauritania ranks 1 of 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #2 of 172 (2024)
- Mauritania ranks 2 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 39.2% of GDP (2024)
- Mauritania (319.5% of GDP) is above the average of 39.2% of GDP across the 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Internet use in Mauritania (2024)
- 45.8% (2024)
- 45.8% of the population in Mauritania used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.2 million (2024)
- Mauritania had a population of 5.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 319.5% | +34.6 pp |
| 2023 | 284.9% | +5.6 pp |
| 2022 | 279.3% | +3.2 pp |
| 2021 | 276.1% | +43.2 pp |
| 2020 | 232.9% | +12.7 pp |
| 2019 | 220.3% | +3.8 pp |
| 2018 | 216.5% | +0.8 pp |
| 2017 | 215.7% | +21.5 pp |
| 2016 | 194.2% | −7.7 pp |
| 2015 | 201.9% | +3.0 pp |
| 2014 | 198.9% | +37.0 pp |
| 2013 | 161.9% | +3.6 pp |
| 2012 | 158.3% | +9.4 pp |
| 2011 | 148.9% | −3.1 pp |
| 2010 | 152% | −16.5 pp |
| 2009 | 168.4% | +25.4 pp |
| 2008 | 143% | +9.2 pp |
| 2007 | 133.8% | +21.1 pp |
| 2006 | 112.7% | −27.6 pp |
| 2005 | 140.2% | −13.1 pp |
| 2004 | 153.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for outstanding bank deposits in Mauritania?
Outstanding bank deposits in Mauritania stood at 319.5% of GDP in 2024, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
Where does the bank deposits data for Mauritania come from?
The data comes from the IMF Financial Access Survey (indicator OUTD_COMBANK.POGDP). The latest observation for Mauritania is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank deposits in Mauritania changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 153.4% of GDP in 2004 to 319.5% of GDP in 2024.
How does Mauritania compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Mauritania ranks 1 of 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 319.5% of GDP versus a regional average of 39.2% of GDP (latest values per country).
Where does Mauritania rank globally on bank deposits?
Mauritania ranks 2 of 172 countries with data globally, based on the latest IMF Financial Access Survey value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
OUTD_COMBANK.POGDP, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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