Staff movement and duty of careHigh
Foreign governments advise against non essential travel to the country or large parts of it.
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Mauritania political and security risk assessment
Mauritania carries a guarded level of political and security risk for business. It scores 29 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 2 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Mauritania
What is the political and security risk in Mauritania right now?
Mauritania carries a guarded level of political and security risk for business. It scores 29 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 2 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is steady. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 4% in 2025 with inflation at 1.5%.
What are the main risks of operating in Mauritania?
Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
Armed conflict and political violenceGuarded
Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
What has changed recently in Mauritania?
Mauritania moved unchanged this week and fell 2 points over the last 12 weeks, from 31 to 29.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is likely that Mauritania stays in the Guarded band through the end of December. It sits 5 points from the Low band.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Ores and metals make up 34% of goods exports (2024 data), so mining regions and export corridors are the exposure to watch.
Trade equals 94% of GDP (2025 data). A highly open economy, so local disruption travels quickly through supplier networks.
Operating conditions are generally normal, with localized risks to plan around.
Key facts
GDPUS$11.7 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth4%Latest data, 2025
Inflation1.5%Latest data, 2025
Trade94% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Ores and metals34% of goods exportsLatest data, 2024
Food exports26% of goods exportsLatest data, 2024
Population5.3 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Mauritania threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Mauritania for business?
Mauritania carries a guarded level of political and security risk for business. It scores 29 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 2 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Mauritania?
The main risk drivers are staff movement and duty of care (high); protest and civil unrest (guarded); armed conflict and political violence (guarded). Foreign governments advise against non essential travel to the country or large parts of it.
What is the outlook for Mauritania?
We assess it is likely (60 to 75%) that Mauritania stays in the Guarded band through the end of December. It sits 5 points from the Low band.
How often is the Mauritania risk assessment updated?
The Mauritania threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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