Mauritania—Official Exchange Rate (per USD)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #85 of 210Updated May 2026
Latest Value
36.49
2023
YoY Change
-1.2%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#85
of 210 countries
Maximum
37.19
2020
Minimum
23.82
2008
CAGR
+1.9%
23 years
Last
36.49
Previous
36.94
Highest
37.19
Lowest
23.82
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Mauritania's official exchange rate (per usd) was 36.49 in 2023, ranking #85 out of 210 countries. This represents a -1.2% change from 2022. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 37.19 (2020) and the lowest was 23.82 (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36.49 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 36.94 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 36.06 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 37.19 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 36.69 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 35.68 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 35.79 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 35.24 | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 32.47 | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 30.27 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 30.07 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 29.66 | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 28.11 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 27.59 | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 26.24 | +10.1% |
| 2008 | 23.82 | -7.9% |
| 2007 | 25.86 | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 26.86 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 26.55 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 26.3 | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 27.17 | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 25.56 | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 23.89 |
Top Countries — Official Exchange Rate (per USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebanon | 89,500 | 2024 |
| 2 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 42,000 | 2023 |
| 3 | Viet Nam | 24,164.89 | 2024 |
| 4 | Lao PDR | 20,167.33 | 2024 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 15,855.45 | 2024 |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | 12,652.29 | 2024 |
| 7 | Guinea | 9,565.08 | 2020 |
| 8 | Paraguay | 7,560.25 | 2024 |
| 9 | Madagascar | 4,525.42 | 2024 |
| 10 | Colombia | 4,074.43 | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. This indicator represents the ratio of Local Currency Units relative to United States dollars.This indicator is derived as an average over the reference period.
Methodology
Data compiled by International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).