Sum of oil, gas, coal, mineral and forest rents as a share of GDP — a measure of dependence on extractive resources. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Natural Resource Rents |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11.4% |
| 2020 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 2.6% |
| 2018 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 9.1% |
| 2016 | 8% |
| 2015 | 6.2% |
| 2014 | 13.2% |
| 2013 | 16.9% |
| 2012 | 21.5% |
| 2011 | 30.9% |
| 2010 | 33.3% |
146 of 207 indicators carry a figure for Mauritania, grouped by topic.