Mauritanian Sahara landscape

Why Mauritania

Africa's Best-Kept Investment Secret

A rare convergence of world-class resources, strategic location, political stability, and an investor-friendly legal framework.

Country Profile

1,030,000 km²
Total Area
4.7 Million
Population
Nouakchott
Capital City
$12 Billion
GDP 2025 (Projected)
5.2%
GDP Growth 2024
UTC+0
Time Zone
Ouguiya (MRU)
Currency
AU, Arab League, AfCFTA, AMU
Trade Memberships

Recent Milestones

A Country Transformed

A sequence of landmark developments between 2024 and 2025 has fundamentally changed Mauritania's position in global investment markets.

April 2025

First GTA LNG Cargo Exported

Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG delivered its inaugural cargo ahead of schedule, validating Mauritania's entry into global energy markets and unlocking billions in future revenue.

December 2024

New Investment Code Adopted

Parliament passed a comprehensive new Investment Code offering 5 to 8 year tax holidays, full profit repatriation guarantees, and ICSID arbitration for all foreign investors.

2024

SNIM Iron Ore Record

The national iron ore company SNIM achieved a record 12.8 million tonnes of production, with a $1.2 billion expansion plan approved to double rail and port capacity by 2030.

2024

100 MW Wind Farm Online

The Boulenouar wind farm, one of West Africa's largest, became fully operational. Multiple new utility-scale solar and green hydrogen projects are now in development.

Why Mauritania

Africa's Best-Kept Investment Secret

A rare convergence of world-class resources, strategic location, political stability, and an investor-friendly legal framework.

Energy Superpower in the Making

LNG production underway, 300 GW renewable potential, and green hydrogen agreements with the EU position Mauritania as Africa's emerging energy exporter.

Strategic Atlantic Gateway

Bridging the Arab Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa, with direct Atlantic access, proximity to Europe, and three transcontinental highways.

Investor-First Legal Framework

Full profit repatriation, ICSID arbitration, 5 to 8 year tax holidays, and bilateral investment treaties with 30+ nations.

4.5% GDP Growth

IMF projects sustained growth driven by LNG revenues, record mining output, and agricultural modernisation.

End-to-End Facilitation

Mauritania Invest guides you from first inquiry through licensing, partner introductions, and post-establishment monitoring.

$2.1B Infrastructure Surge

Port expansion, highway upgrades, and a new rail corridor are building the logistics backbone for a rapidly growing economy.

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