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Remittances to Mauritania

Africa

In 2024, Mauritania received $95 million in remittances, equal to 0.9% of its GDP (2024). That makes it the 48th largest recipient among the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here, and 41st in Africa.

Common questions

How much money does the diaspora send to Mauritania?

In 2024, Mauritania received $95 million in personal remittances, according to the World Bank. That is the 48th highest of the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here.

What share of Mauritania's GDP comes from remittances?

Remittances were equal to 0.9% of Mauritania's GDP in 2024, based on World Bank figures.

Source: World Bank: Personal remittances, received. US dollar figure is for 2024; GDP share is for 2024.