Inflation Mauritania 2024
Average inflation: 1.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.8%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 1.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 1.8%.
- Highest month
- January: 1.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 1.8%
- Difference
- 0.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 1 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 6.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 6.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.7% lower than the 5-year average of 4.5%.
- 5-year average
- 4.5%
- 10-year average
- 3.5%
- All-time high (2022)
- 9.5%
- All-time low (2016)
- 1.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has fallen by +3.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -8.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2024
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8% | -8.5 |
| Average | 1.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.