2.c.1 Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Food CPI — Value in Mauritania
Mauritania: 2.c.1 Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Food CPI — Value was -0.88 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
2.c.1 Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Food CPI — Value in Mauritania, 2010–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
In 2024, 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value in Mauritania stood at -0.88.
The figure is down 18.9% on the previous year and down 183.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value in Mauritania peaked at 3.91 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -2.17, in 2012.
That places Mauritania 167th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
2.c.1 Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Food CPI — Value in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.13 | — |
| 2011 | -0.88 | -141.3% |
| 2012 | -2.17 | +146.6% |
| 2013 | 0.36 | -116.6% |
| 2014 | 1.05 | +191.7% |
| 2015 | 1.14 | +8.6% |
| 2016 | -0.02 | -101.8% |
| 2017 | -0.03 | +50.0% |
| 2018 | 0.18 | -700.0% |
| 2019 | -0.62 | -444.4% |
| 2020 | -0.86 | +38.7% |
| 2021 | 1.22 | -241.9% |
| 2022 | 3.91 | +220.5% |
| 2023 | -0.74 | -118.9% |
| 2024 | -0.88 | +18.9% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's -0.88 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.04, 22.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's -0.88 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.22. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.114 | -2.17 | 2.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.53 | -0.88 | 3.91 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 165 Azerbaijan -0.84 compare
- 165 Montenegro -0.84 compare
- 167 Peru -0.88 compare
- 169 Tajikistan -0.89 compare
- 170 Rwanda -0.9 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Mauritania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1995 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 438.46 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5156 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3851 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value in Mauritania?
- 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value in Mauritania was -0.88 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 3.91 in 2022.
- What is the lowest 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.17 in 2012.
- How does Mauritania rank for 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value?
- Mauritania ranks 167th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 183.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 2.c.1 Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Food CPI — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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