Mauritania's GDP growth rate, after contracting by 1.8 percent in 2020, is estimated at 3.9 percent in 2021. Inflation rose to 3.8 percent in 2021 as a result of higher import prices. The current account deficit remained stable at 7.6 percent of GDP. Foreign exchange reserves stood at US$2.3 billion at the end of 2021. The country received an SDR allocation equivalent to US$175 million.(Download detailed Analysis Source : Report African Economic Outlook 2022 ; AfDB)