Inflation Mauritania 2020
Average inflation: 2.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in October at 1.4%.
- Highest month
- March: 3.2%
- Lowest month
- October: 1.4%
- Difference
- 1.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.7%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.7%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 0.7%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 0.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.3%.
- 5-year average
- 2.3%
- 10-year average
- 3.3%
- All-time high (2011)
- 5.7%
- All-time low (2016)
- 1.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2019, the difference is minimal (+0.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +1.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2020
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9% | +0.5 |
| February | 3.1% | +0.8 |
| March | 3.2% | +1.3 |
| April | 3.2% | +1.4 |
| May | 3.1% | +1.3 |
| June | 2.9% | +1.1 |
| July | 2.1% | -0.1 |
| August | 1.5% | -0.9 |
| September | 1.6% | -0.7 |
| October | 1.4% | -1.4 |
| November | 1.9% | -1.2 |
| December | 1.8% | -0.9 |
| Average | 2.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.